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Robert Nilsson was a winger known as one of Sweden's top prospects as a youngster. He was a great skater blessed with terrific stickhandling ability and on-ice vision. In the end, concussion woes put a stop to his career.
- Erik K. Piri, Elite Prospects
Brother: Anders Nilsson
Father Kent Nilsson
Cousin: Niklas Persson
Father in law: Nikolai Khabibulin
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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12/20/2019 | ||||
12/20/2019 | Confirmed | ZSC | Retired |
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10/20/2017 | ||||
10/20/2017 | Extension | ZSC | ZSC |
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09/30/2014 | ||||
09/30/2014 | Extension | ZSC | ZSC |
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01/08/2013 | ||||
01/08/2013 | Confirmed | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | ZSC |
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11/30/2012 | ||||
11/30/2012 | Confirmed | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | Unknown |
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05/02/2012 | ||||
05/02/2012 | Extension | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod |
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10/31/2011 | ||||
10/31/2011 | Confirmed | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod |
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07/26/2010 | ||||
07/26/2010 | Confirmed | Edmonton Oilers | Salavat Yulaev Ufa |
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Cult/Star player for Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Cult/Star player for Leksands IF
Cult/Star player for Leksands IF J20
Cult/Star player for ZSC
Career transactions
- 2019-12-20 • Announced his retirement
- 2013-01-08 • Signed by ZSC (for 2013-14)
- 2012-11-30 • Released by Torpedo Nizhny Nogorod
- 2011-10-31 • Signed by Torpedo Nizhny Nogorod
- 2010-07-26 • Signed by Salavat Yulayev Ufa
- 2010-06-29 • Bought out by the Edmonton Oilers
- 2007-02-27 • Traded to the Edmonton Oilers w/ Ryan O'Marra & a 2007 1st round pick (Alex Plante) for Ryan Smyth
- 2005-08-30 • Signed by the New York Islanders