Posts About "Rasmus Asplund"
Sabres Forwards: Who’s In & Who’s Out
September 18th, 2018 To say that the Buffalo Sabres require a lot of change and a lot of work to become a competitive playoff team isn’t too much different from saying that a fifth-grader in remedial English requires a lot of change and a lot of work to become a Harvard graduate. Sophomore general manager Jason Botterill promised sweeping change born...
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May 24th, 2018 His wooden spatula has been replaced by a hockey stick.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...
10 Standouts From World Junior Quarterfinals
January 3rd, 2017 Finland bottoming out excepted, the World Juniors quarterfinals passed without significant surprises. The four teams advancing are a part of the big five. It was a round where big players played big and showed why they're highly regarded. And, even with no upsets, there was plenty of drama beyond worries about Canadian hockey...
Young, Yellow and Blue in Buffalo
June 28th, 2016 It appears the Buffalo Sabres have cracked the code on building a solid NHL roster. The answer was hidden in the jersey colours, in the combination of blue and yellow, which unifies the Sabres with Sweden. Since the Sabres invested both their first and second draft picks in Swedish prospects, the blue and yellow players might come to...
Sabres: Kulikov Deal More Than Defensive Upgrade
June 26th, 2016 Buffalo didn't waste any time making a move on day two of the NHL Draft. The Sabres acquired Russian defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and the 33rd pick for Mark Pysyk the 38th pick and 89th pick. General Manager Tim Murray fulfilled his need of a top four left shot blueliner. When you compare Kulikov to Pysyk it would appear that the...
Rasmus Asplund - The Next Ones: 2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
June 21st, 2016 Rasmus Asplund 2015-16 Team: Farjestads BK (#74) Date of Birth: December 3, 1997 Place of Birth: Filipstad, Sweden Ht: 5'10" Wt: 175 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 first-year eligible Twitter: @raasmusaasplunf THW The Next Ones Ranking: 34th (June) Other Rankings: THW Alternate: 25th...
