Huckleberry Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hah nice, was reading about him a couple of weeks ago, guess this isn't a bad pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Our new #1 center prospect, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Our new #1 center prospect, no? Only until they re-sign Gerbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Our new #1 center prospect, no? Only until they re-sign Gerbe. He said #1 center prospect, not #1 center ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 :lol:That was probably a poor way to phrase it. Our best center not in the NHL? I've been enjoying Jack, Samson, ROR, Johan so much that I forgot to notice our lack of center prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Am I wrong to see this guy's ceiling as a faster-skating, less-physical Mike Peca - a smart two-way warrior who can put up some points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 :lol: That was probably a poor way to phrase it. Our best center not in the NHL? I've been enjoying Jack, Samson, ROR, Johan so much that I forgot to notice our lack of center prospects. If you wanted to rile up the natives you could still call Reinhart a center prospect, since he's an NHL wing right now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Does it matter if there are no c prospects when you have 9 on the big club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I just saw him described as "Larsson with wheels" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Murray said Asplund was the only prospect they had rated as a five after day one. Traded up to get him specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 NHLN had very little to say about him when they made the pick. Weak coverage IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Am I wrong to see this guy's ceiling as a faster-skating, less-physical Mike Peca - a smart two-way warrior who can put up some points? That's a very apt comparison. Very similar skills in a lot of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Am I wrong to see this guy's ceiling as a faster-skating, less-physical Mike Peca - a smart two-way warrior who can put up some points? If that's what he turns out to be, I'll be very happy with this pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 If that's what he turns out to be, I'll be very happy with this pick.If he turns into Larsson, I'll be happy with this pick. If he turns into Dudacek's proposed ceiling I'll be ecstatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 In 2014 he captained the Swedish U-18 team - he was only 16 at the time in the last WJC he had the tough assignment of playing against the top lines of Finland, USA and Canada (Aho, Matthews and Point) and was able to shut them all down completely. All 3 players went scoreless v Asplund in the head to head match-up. Sounds to me that Larrson is just keeping that 3rd line center spot warm for his fellow Swede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Sounds to me that Larrson is just keeping that 3rd line center spot warm for his fellow Swede. No Larsson love? I thought he was fantastic towards the end of last year. Guy really is coming into his own. Asplund came into the Combine with a height of 5'10.25" and 176.32lbs. Here is his hockey writers profile http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-asplund-the-next-ones-2016-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 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. GMTM realizes that you need a balance of skills/styles (unlike Edomonton who's trying to build a whole team out of high skill 1st line centers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Murray wants smart hockey players who can skate. Low and behold our first 3 picks are all smart hockey players who can skate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Murray wants smart hockey players who can skate. Low and behold our first 3 picks are all smart hockey players who can skate. Asplund is good in the face-off circle and he has a knack to step into the play very well. I was utterly thrilled when at #33 his name was called. Best pick in ages in the second round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Asplund is good in the face-off circle and he has a knack to step into the play very well. I was utterly thrilled when at #33 his name was called. Best pick in ages in the second round. Could be the best 2nd round pick since 2009 but that is only if he pans out which is still a ways away. Edited June 28, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 No Larsson love? I thought he was fantastic towards the end of last year. Guy really is coming into his own. Asplund came into the Combine with a height of 5'10.25" and 176.32lbs. Here is his hockey writers profile http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-asplund-the-next-ones-2016-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/ I do like Larsson but I am looking 3 or 4 years down the line when Larsson has the potential to be a UFA. Im assuming the Sabres won't have the cap space at that point to pay him $4 million or so and will need to replaced by someone on their ELC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Could be the best 2nd round pick since 2009 but that is only if he pans out which is still a ways away. Sabres didn't have a 2nd round pick in 2009? Jake McCabe would also have something to say about that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Sabres didn't have a 2nd round pick in 2009? Jake McCabe would also have something to say about that.....I wasn't specifically saying best Sabres 2nd round pick. Go look at the 33rd overall pick from 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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