Every New York Islanders fan is familiar with Brock Nelson’s play and has gone through many hot and cold phases with him. While his stats may suggest that he’s a clearly valuable player, consistently scoring 20 or more goals each year since his sophomore season, watching him play paints a different picture.
Nelson’s soft tendencies often lead to the Islanders losing possession in the neutral zone and battles in the corners. While he’s been mainly a second line player throughout his career, his skill would make him a third line center on any other team.