| Noah Hasa | Frolunda HC J20 | J20 Nationell | L | F | 5’11” | 158 | Uppsala | 2003 | 2020-2021: C+ |
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, June 2021: Hasa plays with pace in all three zones. As Ed said, he might not be a burner, but his anticipation and awareness allows him to look like he’s flying because he arrives early and is prepared to compete or make plays. He is a responsible 200′ forward and it is very obvious that his defenseman trust him as the low forward or center support. Another Swede who we probably won’t see in North America for a few years, but once he gets here he might make some noise because he’s been well coached. He’s always on the right side of the puck and he wins 50/50 battles.
Neutral Zone’s Ed Besinger, June 2021: Smaller, skilled center listed at 5’11 and 158 pounds. The left-shot played this past season in Sweden for Frolunda in the U18, U20 Leagues. He also played seven games in the U18s where he scored three points (one goal). He is scheduled to play next year for Frolunda U20 in the J20 Nationell. Responsible centerman that plays an honest game in all three zones. He moves around the ice fairly well and is athletic. He isn’t a burner but has a decent first step and gets up to speed well. He is balanced and has a wide base and strong edges. He reacts well to changes in possession and is always on the defensive side of the puck. He has an active stick and takes good angles pressuring the puck. He competes hard on draws and won a majority in our viewings. He does a lot of little things well positionally in his own zone. Blocks shots and gets in lanes. He is always in position and helps his defenders below the dots. Effective on the penalty kill and uses his quickness to trap forwards and breakup plays.
U20 SuperElit: Frolunda U20 vs Orebro U20, November 2020: Hasa played a high paced direct game for Frolunda. He was responsible as the low forward in his defensive zone and always showed a prepared stick in transition. Frolunda used a 2-1-2 forechecking system and away from the puck he was a solid F3 who judged his width and depth off of Orebro’s curling center. This may seem like a little thing, but his positioning allowed his defensemen to step on passes to the walls. He may not have gotten an assist, but on Frolunda’s first goal of the game Hasa hustled to the high slot to be a perfect screen on a point shot.
Photo Credit: Dan Hickling/Hickling Images