Posts About "Rasmus Asplund"
Expectations for Amerks Rookies
July 27th, 2018 From the beginning of his tenure as general manager, Jason Botterill made it clear that the Buffalo Sabres' organizational rebuild would start in the minor leagues. With a well-curated cast of veterans mixed with a handful of returning prospects, the first step in his vision came to fruition when the Rochester Americans qualified for the...
Sabres Botterill is the New Swedish Chef
May 24th, 2018 His wooden spatula has been replaced by a hockey stick. His thick, bushy eyebrows and mustache have been cleanly shaven. And his chef’s apron has been swapped out for a crisply laundered button-down shirt and suit. Move over Muppets, there’s a new Swedish Chef. His name is Jason Botterill. Instead of making a turkey casserole...
Sabres Building Through Center
May 14th, 2018 The center position is the most important position in all of hockey. Championship teams are built around four capable centers that contribute to their success on a nightly basis. Since 2015, the Buffalo Sabres have had only two centers to build around which has helped contribute to their lackluster performances over the last few seasons....
Sabres Future is More than Just Swede Nothings
February 16th, 2018 Warning: This article contains an inordinate amount of Swedish puns. Jack Eichel suffers an injury and the Sabres immediately start winning some hockey games. Some things simply cannot be explained. Although their recent run of solid performances has been a welcome respite from their routinely vile showings, Sabres fans are mindful...
6 Under-The-Radar Sabres Prospects for 2018
December 28th, 2017 As the Buffalo Sabres have meandered at the bottom of the NHL standings this season, fans have understandably shifted their attention toward the future. When speculating which prospects are most likely to crack the Sabres' lineup in 2018-19, players like Brendan Guhle and Casey Mittelstadt tend to dominate the...
Asplund's Decision a Minor Setback for Buffalo Sabres
June 10th, 2017 The double-barreled firing of general manager Tim Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma has produced its first casualty: Swedish prospect Rasmus Asplund has decided to remain overseas and will not be signing an entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres this offseason. It is tough to find fault in Asplund's decision, the Sabres' front...
