Prospect Prospective: How will Ty Nelson's high-event style translate to the NHL?
Ty Nelson is having a great season in the OHL for the North Bay Battalion. He recently represented Canada at the under-20 World Junior Championships (WJC). At 5-foot-10, there are some questions about his ability to translate his game to the professional level. How much production should we expect from Nelson at the next level? Can he quarterback an NHL power play? Or is he better suited in the one-timer spot? We will dig into these questions and much more.
Ty Nelson, D0. (#24) On PP, after a teammate turns the puck over, backchecks hard and makes a great play to neutralize the shorthanded chance. Makes a breakout pass to push the play the other way, leading to a PP goal. 2021-11-12 #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/WciihPPiUt
— Fantasy Hockey Doctor - Victor Nuño (@VictorNuno12) January 9, 2024
The Toronto, Ontario native was selected in the third round by the Seattle Kraken in 2022. He was the 13th-ever draft pick by the organization and the third-ever defenceman. Due to the relatively shallow nature of the Kraken prospect pool, Nelson has a relatively prominent role, regardless of his realistic projection. Does his realistic