Prospect Info: Rasmus Asplund (2016, 33rd) –- Loaned to Vasteras (HockeyAllsvenskan)

[26CornerBlitz]

This is from Corey Pronman's best available after round 1:

6. Rasmus Asplund, C, Farjestad (SHL)

Nationality: Sweden | Overall rank: 23

Although Asplund didn't translate his strong international play to great success in the SHL this season, he's still a pretty desirable prospect. There are split opinions on him within the industry, with some scouts seeing an NHL tweener and others seeing a player with a very good chance to become a top-six center. Asplund's best trait is his hockey sense. He's a creative, aware, two-way forward who creates with his hands and vision, on top of being positionally sound. His 5-foot-11 frame works against him, and his strength needs to go a long way before he's NHL-ready, but he shows the capability to be a solid defensive center, despite his size.

 

[Ace]

Immediately takes over as our top C prospect. With Nylander and Asplund the top of a couple of those bare bones charts look a lot more flush. I think our top LW prospect before yesterday was Carrier and the top C was Estephan. Needed to add talent to those pools.

For as maligned as the LHD position is they at least had Guhle and Borgen in the pipeline. C and LW needed some attention

 

[Sabreality]

i love this pick. had him early 20's on my board. he can be far more than a 'defensive' center

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

Immediately takes over as our top C prospect. With Nylander and Asplund the top of a couple of those bare bones charts look a lot more flush. I think our top LW prospect before yesterday was Carrier and the top C was Estephan. Needed to add talent to those pools.

For as maligned as the LHD position is they at least had Guhle and Borgen in the pipeline. C and LW needed some attention

Pretty sure Borgen's a RHD. In terms of prospect depth alone, RHD is pretty darn bare. There's quite a few LHDs, but outside of Guhle (and I wouldn't even quite say he's a sure thing), nothing of note.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Good pick, can he play on the wing?

 

[Ace]

Pretty sure Borgen's a RHD. In terms of prospect depth alone, RHD is pretty darn bare. There's quite a few LHDs, but outside of Guhle (and I wouldn't even quite say he's a sure thing), nothing of note.

You're right, he's a righty

 

[Chainshot]

 

[kingofQueens]

Had him 25th on my board, only available player I had higher was Samuel Girard, very happy with the pick though!

 

[Eye of Ra]

nylander, asplund.....going with swedes!

asplund is really good. gritty and skilled.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Kinda sounds like Johan Larson?

asplund have more skills.

 

[gallagt01]

nylander, asplund.....going with swedes!

asplund is really good. gritty and skilled.

Risto is not happy. Another swede, and he's named Rasmus to boot.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Chainshot]

 

[tsujimoto74]

Risto is not happy. Another swede, and he's named Rasmus to boot.

Risto doesn't seem to mind Lehner. I think he's OK with the Swedes who play for the good guys.

 

[Chainshot]

Buffalo's next third jersey will have to be some sort of nordic longboat.

 

[MrKriben]

I think Asplund is going to play in Sweden for atleast one more year.
He is playing in one of the best leagues with lots of icetime and a big role on his team together with Minnesota draftee Joel Eriksson-Ek and I think this will benefit both Asplund and Buffalo.

 

[brian_griffin]

Immediately becomes BUF's top center prospect. That depth needed to be rebuilt. I will be interested in the WJC.

 

[Jame]

Asplund is my favorite 2nd round pick we've made in at least a decade.

 

[Kennerdell]

Risto doesn't seem to mind Lehner. I think he's OK with the Swedes who play for the good guys.

Even if Risto had a problem with Lehner I doubt he voices his displeasure lol. Probably the only guy on the team who everyone legit fears. Dude is insane

 

[TheMistyStranger]

two Rasmus are better than one

That's Rasmi.

 

[gallagt01]

I wonder if Murray tries to get both Asplund and Nylander into Rochester for next season.

 

[Mit Yarrum]

That's Rasmi.

'Rasmau' actually.

 

[Jame]

Murray confirms they had Asplund as a "5", and a first round talent.

 

[couture23]

Asplund is my favorite 2nd round pick we've made in at least a decade.

Sabres legend Luke Adam number one?

 

[Rhett4]

Murray confirms they had Asplund as a "5", and a first round talent.

I'd love to see what their ratings mean.