With NHL training camps still more than a month away, fans appreciate that European leagues are already playing preseason games. Detroit Red Wings’ prospect news is already drifting across the Atlantic.
Left wing Noah Dower Nilsson (73rd, 2023) is off to a quality start playing for Frolunda. The @LGRWProspects has provided us with some interesting Nilsson updates and highlights. He posted three assists in his first preseason game and contributed a nifty shootout goal in his second.
Noah Dower Nilsson(3rd round’23) with a nice shootout goal for Frölunda. They lose 3-2. Westergard and Stenberg miss. Stenberg with a beautiful assist earlier in the game(2026) #LGRW pic.twitter.com/CtG9Xmkp08
— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) August 14, 2025
Nilsson, 20, is ready to play a more prominent role for Frolunda. Last season, he put up four goals and 10 points in 35 games.
His playmaking ability, and offensive instincts, give the Red Wings hope about Nilsson. The teams need more skill up front, and there’s at least potential in Nilsson. A breakthrough season in the SHL would move him up on Detroit’s prospect rankings.
Noah Dower Nilsson(3rd round’23) here’s his 3rd assist of the game. Wow #LGRW
— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) August 12, 2025
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