Marcus Nordmark, RW/LW, Djurgårdens IF U20
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 187 pounds
Shoots: Left
Born: May 4, 2008
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
2026 NHL Draft: First-year eligible
Sportsvival is continuing its 2026 NHL Draft coverage with Swedish winger Marcus Nordmark, one of the more intriguing offensive forwards in the European pool. Nordmark has good size, strong production, high-end puck skill, and the type of scoring touch that can make NHL teams take notice. He is still developing his overall game, but the offensive upside is easy to see.
Nordmark is listed at 6-foot-2 and 187 pounds, giving him a strong frame for a draft-eligible winger. His 2025-26 season with Djurgårdens IF U20 showed why scouts are watching him closely, as he produced 14 goals and 24 assists for 38 points in 25 games. He also saw time with Djurgårdens IF in the SHL, where he had one assist in eight games. Internationally, he was very productive for Sweden U18, including a strong showing at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Background
Marcus Nordmark is from Stockholm, Sweden and has developed through the Djurgårdens IF system after earlier time with IFK Täby. He has become one of the more productive forwards in Sweden’s U20 Nationell, using his size, hands, and offensive instincts to create consistent scoring chances.
His draft stock received a major boost through international play. Nordmark was one of Sweden’s top offensive players at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he put together a high-end scoring performance and showed that his game could stand out against strong competition in his age group.
The key for Nordmark moving forward will be proving that his offensive skill can continue to translate against older, stronger, and faster players. His SHL experience is a good step in that process, even if the production there is still in the early stages.
2025-26 Stats
Djurgårdens IF U20, U20 Nationell
25 games, 14 goals, 24 assists, 38 points, 48 penalty minutes
Djurgårdens IF, SHL
8 games, 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point, 2 penalty minutes
Sweden U18, International Junior Play
19 games, 16 goals, 17 assists, 33 points
2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
5 games, 7 goals, 5 assists, 12 points
Player Overview
Nordmark is a skilled winger with legitimate offensive upside. He has the ability to create offense in different ways, whether it is beating a defender with his hands, finding a passing lane, getting open in the slot, or finishing around the net.
At 6-foot-2, he already has the size NHL teams like, and he combines that frame with soft hands and good offensive awareness. He is not just a straight-line player. Nordmark can slow the play down, make a defender commit, and then either shoot or distribute the puck.
His best traits show up in the offensive zone. He has a good feel for where to be, he can find soft areas in coverage, and he has the puck skill to make plays when space gets tight. He is dangerous when he has time, but he also has enough touch to finish quickly when chances open around the crease.
Pros
Nordmark has strong offensive instincts. He understands spacing, timing, and how to put himself in scoring areas.
He has good size for a winger. At 6-foot-2 and 187 pounds, he has the frame to continue adding strength and become harder to handle along the boards.
His puck skill is one of his biggest strengths. He can handle the puck in traffic, make defenders miss, and create scoring chances off individual plays.
He has shown he can produce. His 38 points in 25 games at the U20 level and his strong international numbers show that his offensive game has real substance.
Nordmark can play as both a scorer and a playmaker. His goal scoring stands out, but his assist totals also show that he sees the ice well and can create for teammates.
He has power-play upside. His shot, vision, and offensive-zone awareness could make him useful on a future NHL second power-play unit if his development continues.
Cons
Nordmark still needs to prove himself consistently against men. Most of his offensive production has come at the U20 and international junior levels.
He needs to get stronger. The frame is there, but he will need more power to win battles and protect pucks against NHL-level defenders.
His defensive game still needs work. Like many skilled young wingers, he can continue improving his details away from the puck.
His pace can be inconsistent. There are shifts where he looks dangerous and involved, but he will need to bring that same level of urgency more often.
He may need time before reaching the NHL. Nordmark has high upside, but he will likely need more development in Sweden before being ready for North American pro hockey.
NHL Comparison
NHL Comparison: Valeri Nichushkin-style scoring winger
This is not saying Marcus Nordmark will become Valeri Nichushkin, but the style comparison makes sense because Nordmark has the size, offensive instincts, and scoring-winger traits to grow into a similar type of player. He has a bigger winger frame, can be effective around the net, and has enough skill to create offense with the puck on his stick.
Nichushkin became a strong NHL winger because of his size, puck protection, net-front ability, and two-way growth. Nordmark is not at that level defensively yet, but if he continues to get stronger and rounds out his game, he has the tools to become a similar big, skilled winger who can play in a top-nine role and contribute offensively.
Draft Outlook
Nordmark should be viewed as a strong 2026 NHL Draft prospect with first-round upside. His production, size, skill, and international performance give teams plenty to work with. He has the offensive ceiling that can push a player up draft boards, especially if a team believes his scoring touch will translate against better competition.
Sportsvival sees Nordmark as a possible middle-to-late first-round pick. If teams focus on the size, skill, and production, he could hear his name called earlier than expected. If clubs are more cautious about the transition from U20 production to pro-level impact, he could settle into the late first or early second-round range.
Sportsvival Summary
Marcus Nordmark is one of the more interesting European forwards in the 2026 NHL Draft. He has good size, strong puck skill, scoring ability, and the type of offensive production that makes scouts pay attention. His 2025-26 season with Djurgårdens IF U20 showed that he can be a major offensive factor, and his international play with Sweden added even more to his draft profile.
The biggest question is how quickly his game will translate against older and stronger competition. He needs to get stronger, become more consistent defensively, and keep improving his pace away from the puck. Still, the offensive upside is real.
For teams looking for a skilled winger with size and scoring potential, Marcus Nordmark should be firmly on the radar in the 2026 NHL Draft.