Projected 2018 top pick Dahlin pulls off beautiful fake before scoring first goal of the season

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After a remarkable tournament at the World Juniors last year, Rasmus Dahlin became a household name and right now, he's the pre-season favourite to be the first pick in the 2018 draft.

16-year-old Rasmus Dahlin pulls off a great fake before sniping his first #WorldJuniors goal. @CanadianTire #BIGPLAY https://t.co/JLvAqi0ZFz pic.twitter.com/OhNk5pwgTg
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 26, 2016

@RasmusDahlinn (Projected #1 pick), Peter Stratis and Hunter Holmes showed off some filthy mitts in the @TheHockeyAgency's skill competition. . Slide to see the best moves. ⬅️⬅️⬅️

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As you can see, the kid has a ton of skill and on Saturday, he showed off that skill once again as he scored his first SHL goal of the season thanks to some incredible patience and a ridiculous shot fake.

Rasmus Dahlin scores his first SHL goal of the season... pic.twitter.com/LMCPgyDrH0
— Robert Söderlind (@HockeyWebCast) September 30, 2017

That nasty fake allowed Dahlin to reload and pick his spot rather than having his shot blocked is just one skill that has scouts buzzing about the 17-year-old.

Part of what makes Dahlin a future 1st overall pick. Patience. Waits until he draws the player out of the lane and shoots through. Nice goal https://t.co/WYbW9Vmgor
— Bruins Network (@BruinsNetwork) September 30, 2017

Rasmus Dahlin goal alert. Pre-season favorite for No. 1 in 2018 NHL draft: https://t.co/UjuJTRYiYL
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) September 30, 2017

The draft process is a long one, but if Dahlin keeps doing things like this, the defenceman will end up being the top pick in 2018.

(H/T: Robert Soderlind)