Nils Tallinder's Future VHL Career In Question

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One of the biggest names in a draft that seems forever away, Nils Tallinder has become unsure of his future path in hockey. The 15 year old can sign a VHLM contract in S76, but the decision to do so is still not made. Nils’ brother, Patrik Tallinder, currently plays for the Riga Reign of the VHL. Although he says it would be a dream come true to follow in his footsteps, leaving his home of Sweden will not be easy.

 

Nils has struggled with English all his life, especially when he lived in Canada briefly early in his life. On top of this, he has been working his way up the ranks back home, even playing 13 SHL games this season. While he only scored 2 points in those games, he displayed a lot of promise as a top tier player for the future. 

 

Patrik was asked about this after a game, and he said that “ultimately it’s up to him. The development program in Sweden is unbelievable, so I know he’s in good hands. However, I would definitely encourage him to play in the VHL. There’s no other experience like it.”

 

While we wait for a decision from Nils, we will watch his brother in the meantime, who is preparing for a playoff push with Riga.