Rasmus Asplund
“Asplund is quick and shifty, using his speed and turning ability to gain time and space. He has a good touch around the net, positioning his stick in the right place and takes a beating to complete a play. His SHL numbers might not show it, but he’s a very good scorer with a quick, accurate shot. Asplund is strong on the puck and can make plays across the ice or diagonally while traveling at a high rate of speed. His work ethic off the ice is excellent, and it shows — he’s a tenacious forechecker and competes every shift from start to finish. Asplund is far from physical, but his excellent work in the faceoff circle coupled with his smarts makes him a perfect fit for the NHL’s puck-possession game.” (The Draft Analyst)
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Rasmus Asplund
LW, Farjestad BK (SHL)
Here’s what The Draft Analyst had to say about Asplund:
“Asplund is quick and shifty, using his speed and turning ability to gain time and space. He has a good touch around the net, positioning his stick in the right place and takes a beating to complete a play. His SHL numbers might not show it, but he’s a very good scorer with a quick, accurate shot. Asplund is strong on the puck and can make plays across the ice or diagonally while traveling at a high rate of speed. His work ethic off the ice is excellent, and it shows — he’s a tenacious forechecker and competes every shift from start to finish. Asplund is far from physical, but his excellent work in the faceoff circle coupled with his smarts makes him a perfect fit for the NHL’s puck-possession game.” (The Draft Analyst)
DOB: December 3rd, 1997 (17 years old)
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 176 lbs
Shoots: Left
Asplund’s point totals aren’t going to wow anyone, but consider he was playing in the Swedish Elite League. Asplund recorded 12 points in 46 games for Farjestad BK in the SHL this year.
He had five points in seven games for Sweden at the World Junior Hockey Championships.
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Asplund is ranked 24th by Hockey Prospect, 25th by Future Considerations, 22nd by McKeen’s, and 4th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting.