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Marcus Nilson #18

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DOB: March 1, 1978 in Balsta, Sweden
Shoots: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 193
Team: Florida Panthers
2000-2001 Salary: $875,000 US
NHL Seasons: 2
2000-2001 Regular Season Fight Total: 3
Acquired: Panthers' first choice (20th overall) in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.

1994-1995: With Djurgarden junior team; Played in five games at European Junior Championships.

1995-1996: Djurgarden junior team in Sweden...Recorded 19 goals and 17 assists in 25 games...Was elevated to Djurgarden senior team

1996-1997: Djurgarden...Played in World Junior Championships

1997-1998: Had four goals and seven assists in 41 games with Djurgarden of Swedish Elite League;Was Sweden's top scorer at World Junior Championships, notching three goals and five assists in seven games.

1998-1999: Played in 69 games with New Haven (AHL);Recalled by Panthers on April 5 and played in six games with the club...Notched first career NHL assist (game-tying goal by Mark Parrish) vs. Montreal on April 14...In same game against Canadiens, scored first career NHL goal (game-winner) as Panthers won only overtime game of the season.

1999-2000: Completed second NHL season, playing in nine games; Started season in Louisville (AHL)...Was recalled Jan. 11 and played seven games, notching two assists.