Isles sign Nilsson

Goaltender Anders Nilsson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.

Nilsson was the Islanders third round pick, 62nd overall at the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft.  The Swedish prospect played a total of 60 games over the last four seasons in the Swedish Elite League with Lulea HF, posting a .918 save percentage and a 1.92 goals against average in 31 games.  A career best for the the 6’5”, 220 lb. Goaltender.

Anders Nilsson was a member of Team Sweden’s silver medal winning club at the 2011 World Championships in Slovakia.  He also has won a bronze medal at the 2009 World Junior Championships.

Chris Botta reports Nilsson needed to be signed by Tuesday or the Islanders would have lost his rights. Nilsson will most likely play in Sweden for another season.  No time would come off his NYI deal.