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William

Nicholl

C · EDM

2026-27

William Nicholl (Edmonton Oilers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.

William Nicholl

#56CEdmonton Oilers logoEdmonton Oilers

HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · SHOOTS : L

Born : May 23, 2006 · Ottawa, Canada

Drafted : 2024 · EDM · round 7, pick #196

Contract : $985,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $85,000

Advanced stats

No stats for this season.

Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)

Rank

784

among all 32 teams' prospects

Rating

40/ 100

percentile among prospects at his position

Potential

20/ 80

Limited NHL upside

Ceiling: 0.0 WAR from age 21 to 26

NHL probability

5 %

of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26

Expected WAR, age 21-26

0.0

the most likely outcome

NHLe

18

NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (OHL, 37 games)

William Nicholl: frequently asked questions

How old is William Nicholl?

William Nicholl is 20 years old: he was born on May 24, 2006.

How tall is William Nicholl, and how much does he weigh?

William Nicholl is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).

Where is William Nicholl from?

Canada: William Nicholl was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

What team does William Nicholl play for?

William Nicholl plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, at C, wearing number 56.

Is William Nicholl injured?

No: William Nicholl is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.

How much does William Nicholl make?

William Nicholl carries a cap hit of $985K per season, on a contract worth $3.0M in total over 3 years.

When does William Nicholl's contract end?

William Nicholl's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.

Where was William Nicholl drafted?

William Nicholl was drafted 196th overall (round 7) by Edmonton Oilers in 2024.

See also: his Edmonton Oilers teammates

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