The Buffalo Sabres liked Rasmus Asplund so much in the 2016 NHL Draft, they traded up to get him with the 33rd pick. This offseason, the Sabres signed Asplund to a three-year entry-level contract.
The 20-year-old forward comes to North America after completing his fourth season in the Swedish Hockey League. Last season with Färjestad BK, Asplund tallied eight goals and 20 assists in 50 games played. Asplund has been a noticeable player at past Sabres development camps and will look to continue his development within the organization.
I recently spoke with Johan Ekberg, a sportswriter at Värmlands Folkblad to discuss Asplund’s career to-date.