Player's Profile
- Name: Anton Rodin
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 174 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-11-21
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
- Acquired: 2nd round (53rd overall), 2009
- Playing In: Europe
Anton Rodin
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Rodin made his Swedish pro hockey debut, appearing in six games with Oskarshamn in AllSvenskan (the Swedish second league). He was the second-leading scorer for Brynas' junior team in the Super Elit U20 league. Rodin had no points with 2 PMs for Oskarshamn. In 23 regular season games for Brynas, which finished first in the North Division, he scored 18 goals with 16 assists and was +25 with 32 PMs. In 14 games in Top 8 play he scored 11 goals with 10 assists and was +8 with 2 PMs. Rodin represented Sweden internationally at the U19 level and in 8 games scored 5 goals with 8 assists. Ranked 15th amongst European skaters in Central Scouting's final rankings, he was selected by the Canucks in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2009 NHL Draft.
2009-10: Rodin skated in 36 games for Brynas as a rookie in Sweden's Elitserien and had an outstanding tournament for Sweden at the 2010 U20 World Junior Championship. He scored 1 goal with 4 assists and was an even plus/minus with 8 PMs as Brynas finished sixth in the 12-team league. In Brynas' five-game first round playoff series with Djurgardens he had 1 goal and was -2 with 4 PMs. Rodin tied Oilers prospect Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson for second overall in points (10) on the bronze medal-winning Sweden squad at the WJC. He scored 3 goals with 7 assists and had two game-winning goals. Rodin skated in eight games on loan to Mora in Sweden's second league (AllSvenskan) and scored 2 goals with 2 assists. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks in June 2010.
2010-11: Rodin returned to Sweden for a second season with Brynas and assumed a larger role for the club. He skated in 53 of 55 games for seventh-place Brynas and scored 7 goals with 19 assists; finishing -9 with 16 PMs. In five playoff games he had 1 goal with 1 assist and was -3.
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.
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Profile Last Updated: January, 16th 2012
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