Taro T Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Surprised nobody started this one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) This write-up has me excited: http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-asplund-the-next-ones-2016-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/ Quotables:“One of Sweden’s better players at the world juniors, Asplund centered the second line with Alexander Nylander (2016) and Dmytro Timashov (Toronto) on his wings. That unit played more like the first line, leading the Tre Kronor in scoring with 21 points in seven games. Coach Rikard Gronborg loved Asplund’s smarts and all-around game and despite being one of the youngest on the squad, Asplund almost made the team last year. The lessons from his late cut before Toronto were important.” – Ryan Kennedy, The Hockey News “Rasmus Asplund has shown to be a strong skater. His speed and acceleration can give defenders problems on the rush, and his agility adds another layer to that. He can make a quick cut to get by a defender on the inside, or take a defender wide, drop his shoulder and accelerate to the net. Asplund also shows impressive lower body strength and balance, as he skates through checks, and is difficult to knock off the puck. He will need to continue to add weight to play this style of game in North America.” – Ben Kerr, Last Word on Sports Edited June 25, 2016 by Robviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Another Rasmus! Based on that alone it gets my seal of approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 He was easily a first round talent. He has very high end intangibles. So excited with how this is turning out. I think Pysyk needs a new lease on life and Kulikov checks off some of the boxes for the back end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yup, like this pick. Speed and skill. Was 4th ranked euro skater, right behind Puljujarvi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Ras+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) We now have Rasmi Well I will be sad to miss Dineen, I like Asplund and think he's a great talent Edited June 25, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 We now have Rasmi Well I will be sad to miss Dineen, I like Asplund and think he's a great talent He could slip, he was ranked #72 on McKenzie's board. Weirder things have happened. Trent Frederic in the 1st round, retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Could Rasmus be the Sabres version of the Bills Williams? Who else is named Rasmus that the Sabres could pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Could Rasmus be the Sabres version of the Bills Williams? Who else is named Rasmus that the Sabres could pick up? There's literally another guy in the draft named "Rasmus Asplund." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Could Rasmus be the Sabres version of the Bills Williams? Who else is named Rasmus that the Sabres could pick up? Well "rasmus" in most Nordic languages is the plural for "sword." ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 This write-up has me excited: http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-asplund-the-next-ones-2016-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/ That is definitely a plus. 'Asplund centered the second line with Alexander Nylander (2016)' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 There's literally another guy in the draft named "Rasmus Asplund."We must do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Murray hinted that this would be the pick last night. He said the choice of Alex could possibly affect who he chose today. Clearly this is what he was referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Murray hinted that this would be the pick last night. He said the choice of Alex could possibly affect who he chose today. Clearly this is what he was referring to. The only way the trade makes sense is if the Sabres REALLY wanted to move up to get Asplund. I hope that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 In Tim Murray I trust. Know nothing about this kid except for what I will be reading after the fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 He could slip, he was ranked #72 on McKenzie's board. Weirder things have happened. Trent Frederic in the 1st round, retarded.Boston drafts like poop. Their 2nd round pick was meh too. Who runs that place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Boston drafts like poop. Their 2nd round pick was meh too. Who runs that place? A questionable draft expert. McAvoy and ....crickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Murray hinted that this would be the pick last night. He said the choice of Alex could possibly affect who he chose today. Clearly this is what he was referring to. Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct fab Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Or possibly the fact we got a 3/4 LHD for a 5/6 rhd makes sense on its own?? Love Pysyk or something? Robv related to Pysyk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Too small and doesn't play the "heavy" game Murray loves. He has good talent with leadership intangibles and good speed, but still a couple of years away from the NHL. I see him being acquired as BPA to be used as a piece to be moved down the road for good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Too small and doesn't play the "heavy" game Murray loves. He has good talent with leadership intangibles and good speed, but still a couple of years away from the NHL. I see him being acquired as BPA to be used as a piece to be moved down the road for good value. He quoted in his post round 1 interview, speed, skill, talented players. That's all what Asplund portrays. I think you take BPA, in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Too small and doesn't play the "heavy" game Murray loves. He has good talent with leadership intangibles and good speed, but still a couple of years away from the NHL. I see him being acquired as BPA to be used as a piece to be moved down the road for good value. The first two lines sound a lot like Reinhart. Obviously GMTM puts a premium on players with a heavy game but I don't think those are the ONLY players he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 One of the players I mentioned I liked if we had a late-first rounder. Very happy to pick him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Talking to Asplund on WGR right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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