Rodin’s path to the National Hockey League was long, unfortunate, and unconventional. Next year is his final audition to suit up for the Vancouver Canucks. If he proves his worth than great! If not, having been cut from two Canucks rosters under different management groups it is almost certain Rodin will go home.
Nevertheless, this is his story.
2009 NHL Entry Draft
Climbing the developmental ladder in Swedish hockey, Rodin progressed in every junior level until he was draft eligible in 2009. He played for the Brynäs IF organization his entire Swedish career (Under-18 and professionally).