LGR4GM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 More Rochester reinforcements inbound. This is good. May play in Rochester a couple of years but could be a really solid 3rd line center. Here's some old highlights Quote
Derrico Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 For those that forget this was thought to be one of the key pieces to the Mark Pysyk trade with Florida back in the 2016 draft. The players traded were Kulikov going to Buffalo and Pysyk to Florida. But Buffalo moved up 5 spots with the deal as well. It was rumored at the time XGMTM really wanted Asplund. Quote
darksabre Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Good. We really need some picks to start panning out, or at least providing organizational depth. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 He's probably my 2nd favorite prospect (3rd if you count Dahlin) Quote
Derrico Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Good. We really need some picks to start panning out, or at least providing organizational depth. This. 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). Quote
darksabre Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 How many Rasmus can we have on the team at one time? Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) How many Rasmus can we have on the team at one time? Well we could draft another one at 32, either Kupari or Sandin so... at least 4. Note, Kupari shouldn't be there at 32 but Sandin has a good shot. Edited May 23, 2018 by Skurk Liger Quote
Derrico Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Here's a decent write up on him despite it being dated. https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2016/6/8/11861538/rasmus-asplund-2016-nhl-entry-draft-picks-prospect-profile-scouting-report-rankings-highlights His rankings going into the draft were a bit all over the place but many had him as a later first rounder that slid a few spots likely due to his somewhat smaller size. Sabres have him listed at 5'11 176 lb. He's going to have to add to that frame or fear of being rag dolled if/when he gets a shot. Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Kris Baker @SabresProspects now11 seconds ago More 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. Quote
Assquatch Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Screw pull-ups. The man can fell a tree. :lol: Quote
Brawndo Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Posted May 23, 2018 Kris Baker @SabresProspects now11 seconds ago More 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. Sounds a little like ROR. Quote
inkman Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Sounds a little like ROR. I don't expect the same hands but he has something ROR doesn't. Speed. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 I think he takes the "potential Hecht" label from Zemgus. Quote
dudacek Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Is it just me, or are we having a good off-season so far? Pilut, Oglevie, Nelson, Olofsson, Borgen, this, Kane, and of course the lottery? I know the last two were out of his control, but it feels like Botterill had a grocery list of to-dos and he’s just methodically ticking them off. Edited May 23, 2018 by dudacek Quote
Brawndo Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) The bouncy lottery balls helped tremendously, but Botterill is getting things done. And I do like the fact he gave credit to GMTM and his scouting staff for finding good talent Edited May 23, 2018 by Brawndo Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Is it just me, or are we having a good off-season so far? Pilut, Oglevie, Nelson, Olofsson, Borgen, this, Kane, and of course the lottery? I know the last two were out of his control, but it feels like Botterill had a grocery list of to-dos and he’s just methodically ticking them off. I will say Botterill seems very methodical. Quote
Doohicksie Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 XGMTM swung for the fences while JBot plays small ball. Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) His interview last year https://www.nhl.com/sabres/video/rasmus-asplund-1-on-1/t-277437090/c-52431703 Edited May 23, 2018 by Skurk Liger Quote
WildCard Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Hopefully a better Larsson Bar is set pretty low there Quote
darksabre Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Bar is set pretty low there Welcome to the 2019 Buffalo Sabres :lol: Quote
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