MattPie Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Bar is set pretty low there That's OK, some are setting it rather high. Are Swedes known for bombast and hype? Newly appointed national team coach, and former bench boss of Sweden's U20 team, Rikard Grönborg referred to Asplund as the new Henrik Zetterberg, saying that they have the same mind for the game. Edited May 23, 2018 by MattPie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 He's probably my 2nd favorite prospect (3rd if you count Dahlin) Me too. Not going to wow you with a ton of points but I think he could be an excellent 3rd line centre in time. Plays a very well rounded game (ie. knows what the heck he's doing in his own zone). Kris Baker @SabresProspects now11 seconds agoMore Asplund: well-coached, two-way centerman with a smart stick and sneaky vision. Competes in all three zones. Can play in traffic but also gain space to draw in D and dish. Good checking routes. Not going to blow you away with point totals but has potential to be important player. I hope youse are right. I can't help feeling like he's just a Larsson replacement and will add similar (lack of) value. OTOH... That's OK, some are setting it rather high. Are Swedes known for bombast and hype? Newly appointed national team coach, and former bench boss of Sweden's U20 team, Rikard Grönborg referred to Asplund as the new Henrik Zetterberg, saying that they have the same mind for the game. Whoa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 will he play in the prospect camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Screw pull-ups. The man can fell a tree.Whether he can fell a tree in Sweden really has no bearing in predicting how he’ll do cutting down lumber in WNY. Edit: Wait. I get it now. Edited May 23, 2018 by That Aud Smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) How many Rasmus can we have on the team at one time? I'd say about 20 Rasmi. Some on the forwards, some on the defense. XGMTM swung for the fences while JBot plays small ball. True. I guess the trouble is that XGMTM thought he was a lefty playing his home games in Yankee Stadium and had no need for a farm system, when it turns out he actually played his home games in Petco or whatever San Diego's barn is called now, plays in the NL and can't count on an oversized DH (or goalie) to mash it everyday, and the Yankees continually crop up a really good young talent every couple seasons because of a solid (moisture) farm. Edited May 23, 2018 by DarthEbriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 will he play in the prospect camp? I don't think anyone has said, but I'm pretty sure he was there last year (the video clip above) so I don't see why he wouldn't be now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I'd say about 20 Rasmi. Some on the forwards, some on the defense. Each time the plural of Rasmus is brought up, all I can think of is Rasmussen and I get very depressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 will he play in the prospect camp? Dahlin, Mittlestadt, Asplund and 32 OA from this draft all on the ice together? I wish they would announce when prospect camp is with more advance notice this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 will he play in the prospect camp? I don't think anyone has said, but I'm pretty sure he was there last year (the video clip above) so I don't see why he wouldn't be now. Yes. Yes he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Dahlin, Mittlestadt, Asplund and 32 OA from this draft all on the ice together? I wish they would announce when prospect camp is with more advance notice this year. Last year dev camp was July 8-11. Should be quite entertaining with Dahlin and Mittlestadt. Throw in some Pu and the Harbor Center will be flush with excremen.. err.. excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Why do you have to fling Pu at everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Better today than Larry in year 5. Edited May 23, 2018 by TheCerebral1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hopefully they'll stream the scrimmage again, cuz I'll be back in OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Last year dev camp was July 8-11. Should be quite entertaining with Dahlin and Mittlestadt. Throw in some Pu and the Harbor Center will be flush with excremen.. err.. excitement. Ya I'm expecting around the second weekend in July. But some years it's on a Friday, some have been weekend. Us die hard out of towners have to book hotels and if necessary time off work in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Sounds a little like ROR. More like Larsson Or is it Larrson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 He's faster than Larsson. More like Larsson Or is it Larrson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 That's OK, some are setting it rather high. Are Swedes known for bombast and hype? Newly appointed national team coach, and former bench boss of Sweden's U20 team, Rikard Grönborg referred to Asplund as the new Henrik Zetterberg, saying that they have the same mind for the game. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I would say Asplund's ceiling is prime Jochen Hecht, and his most-likely outcome is probably faster, slightly better Larsson, a fan-favorite, and his floor is of course out of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I would say Asplund's ceiling is prime Jochen Hecht, and his most-likely outcome is probably faster, slightly better Larsson, a fan-favorite, and his floor is of course out of the league. If he's only a slightly better Larsson I see no way he's a fan favorite lol. I think the ceiling and floor are accurate. I'm hoping his most probable outcome is a legitimate third line player on a very good team. I do realize this skews much more to the ceiling in this scenario but God it's almost June and I wanna dream!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 If he's only a slightly better Larsson I see no way he's a fan favorite lol. I think the ceiling and floor are accurate. I'm hoping his most probable outcome is a legitimate third line player on a very good team. I do realize this skews much more to the ceiling in this scenario but ###### it's almost June and I wanna dream!! Well if you put wheels on Larsson, he's suddenly a legitimately good 4C. And then you add to his skill a bit, and he's a 4th line fixture a la prime Gaustad, who was a fan favorite. We would love Larsson's attitude and effort if he was just a better player overall, but he's one of many who suck so we tire of him quickly. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ho-Chi-Sock Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I say Apslund will prove to be generational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbert11 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I'd say about 20 Rasmi. Some on the forwards, some on the defense. So, do 3 Rasmi beat a pair of Subbans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I will say Botterill seems very methodical. I still think this was a tank year but they kept it secret and were clever about hiding it. Housley was hired to be the right coach for Dahlin. Now the signings, the new players, even a first rounder coming for Kane, if we do not start to see an upwards trajectory for this team now, we never will. I truly believe this team will look vastly different from what we ended the season with. It'll be young and fast. What we are really missing is a goalie, unless Ullmark is ready but I have my reservations on that. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I still think this was a tank year but they kept it secret and were clever about hiding it. Housley was hired to be the right coach for Dahlin. Now the signings, the new players, even a first rounder coming for Kane, if we do not start to see an upwards trajectory for this team now, we never will. I truly believe this team will look vastly different from what we ended the season with. It'll be young and fast. What we are really missing is a goalie, unless Ullmark is ready but I have my reservations on that. Fingers crossed. So we hired Housley a year ago because we already knew we were going to get Dahlin? Does the illuminati have our backs or something? And if they do, why don't we already have a dozen championship banners hanging from the rafters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Well if you put wheels on Larsson, he's suddenly a legitimately good 4C. And then you add to his skill a bit, and he's a 4th line fixture a la prime Gaustad, who was a fan favorite. We would love Larsson's attitude and effort if he was just a better player overall, but he's one of many who suck so we tire of him quickly. IMO. I thought Larsson was finding his game during the 2016-17 season prior to the arm injury. I think that affected him quite a bit this past year. I like to think with a proper off-season to train and not deal with an injury he could come back in October rejuvenated and ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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