TAMMERFORS. Rasmus Asplund ranks first in the WC shooter with six goals.
Against world stars such as David Pastrnak, Mathew Barzal and Timo Meier.
The World Cup is a very good stage to show the whole world of hockey what kind of player I am, says the 24-year-old striker from Filipstad.
Rasmus Asplund made three seasons in Buffalo Saber In the NHL since leaving Färjestad.
They have scored one goal in 29 matches, seven goals in 28 matches and eight goals in 80 matches.
me three crowns At the World Cup in Finland, he took a leading role and scored six goals in the most number of matches.
“enjoy it”
After him, there is a player with five goals and the Swiss Nico Hescher is the star of the New Jersey Devils.
– It went really well for me, I felt very good. I enjoy it. It was so much fun to be in the World Cup for the first time. It feels good that it’s lost and that I had to score goals, it does a lot for self-confidence and you can play differently. I got the timing, says Rasmus Asplund.
“Just a bonus”
The crucial role given to Tre Kronor has come as a surprise to many.
– It’s not something I was thinking about before. I’m here to play for the medals and we want to play for the gold, that’s what’s important to me. Rasmus Asplund says I lead my shooting league is just a bonus, not the main target I’m here.
The stat line is six goals and zero assists in the six matches, in Färjestad and Buffalo Sabers there were usually more assists than goals.
Rasmus Asplund himself believes that he also has the qualities to be a goalscorer.
– I want to stay there near the goal and that’s where I want to poke my pucks. This is where I want to score my goals and this is where I score my goals, says Rasmus Asplund.
“I know the Buffalo Sabers are watching.”
In the Buffalo Sabers, he has so far been given another role in the team hierarchy.
The World Cup is a very good stage to show the whole world of hockey what kind of player I am, it’s a shop window. I know the Buffalo Sabers watch matches and it’s fun being able to show that you have more stuff inside of you, that you have more tools in your toolbox to pick up if you get certain types of roles. Rasmus Asplund says it’s very interesting to have this scene to perform.
“It’s so much fun”
Additionally, he has a role in his first powerplay lineup, where William Nylander has now come in and plays non-stop in both powerplay lineups.
– William Nylander is of course one of the best players in the world, especially in the form of powerplay. He’s a big player who will be a huge difference to us, and he will be a huge threat to us there. He played very well in the group and showed what a dominant player he is. Rasmus Asplund says it’s very interesting to be here.
What does it look like to play with a player like William Nylander?
– It’s great fun, you learn a lot about his way of thinking. There are many ideas on how to solve situations, I am just trying to internalize them and learn from them.
Roman Cervenka in the Czech Republic leads the points league with eleven points (three goals and eight assists).
Eric Gustafson shares second place in the Nursing League with six points.
At 11.20 Swedish time on Tuesday, Tri Kronor will play the last group match against Latvia.