First time I saw him I thought of a young Peter Forsberg.
Name: Anton RodinPosition: RWShoots: LeftHeight: 5-11Weight: 174 lbsBirthdate: 1990-11-21Eligible for Draft: 2009Drafted: 2009Hometown: Stockholm, SwedenAcquired: 2nd round (53rd overall), 2009 by VANPlaying In: Europe
Anton Rodin
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Rodin had an outstanding World Junior Championships. He put up twice as many points as Brynas teammate, and fellow 18-year-old, Jakob Silfverberg (OTT), and tied Oiler prospect Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson for second overall on the team with three goals and seven assists. Rodin’s two game-winning goals were tops for Sweden.
Talent Analysis
Rödin's offensive game stands out thanks to his superb skating, his shot, hockey sense and puck handling. Usually scores quite spectacular goals and does not shy away from playing physical. Could use some more strength though.He has the offensive arsenal to be a productive player in the future, but has also the fundamental skills to be used as a role- and checkling line player.