CASEY
NELSON
#8 -
D
Status
Unrestricted Free Agent (Group III)
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
185 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
4
years
Debut
Mar 26, 2016
Born
Jul 18, 1992
(31 yrs)
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Signed
Signed by Buffalo in 2016.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-07-27 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2021-01-15 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2020-10-22 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a one-year contract.
|
| 2020-10-09 |
Declared free agent.
|
| 2019-09-30 |
Placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres for the purpose of being assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WCHA | Defensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year | 2015-16 |
| WCHA | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2015-16 |
| WCHA | All-Tournament Team All-Tournament Team | 2015-16 |
Scouting Report
Owned a projectable frame (6'1") and plenty of puck-moving ability from the back end. Skated well and could produce solid offensive numbers (at lower levels). Was also a smooth defender. Lacked bulk and strength, which largely prevented him from maximizing output at the National Hockey League level. Also, he lacked a physical element to his game.
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
