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Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects at the 2019 World Juniors

By Michael Mazzei

TORONTO, ON - September 6: Timothy Liljegren (37) and Rasmus Sandin (78) look around during a drill. Toronto Maple Leafs rookies skated at their training facility, the MCC before heading to Montreal for tournament. (Toronto Star/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - September 6: Timothy Liljegren (37) and Rasmus Sandin (78) look around during a drill. Toronto Maple Leafs rookies skated at their training facility, the MCC before heading to Montreal for tournament. (Toronto Star/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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KELOWNA, BC – DECEMBER 18: Rasmus Sandin #8 of Team Sweden warms up against the Team Russia at Prospera Place on December 18, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)
KELOWNA, BC – DECEMBER 18: Rasmus Sandin #8 of Team Sweden warms up against the Team Russia at Prospera Place on December 18, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images) /

Rasmus Sandin

What else is there to say about Sandin that hasn’t already been said. All season long he has been nothing short of sensational for the Toronto Marlies.

The easiest way to describe his game is that he has such a high hockey IQ and is a very efficient player at both ends of the ice. He has been a key aspect of the Marlies young blue line and it is safe to say they would be in a much worse position had he decided to play elsewhere this year.

So far this season, Sandin has recorded 5 goals, 5 assists, and 10 points in just 18 games played. Considering he is only 18-years-old, those are very impressive numbers for a player his age and a defenseman to boot.

The 2018-1st-round-pick will be playing a key role for his native country of Sweden and is one of the younger members of their defence. During the pre-tournament, he picked up an assist on an overtime winner which was a pretty nifty one.

Considering his rising stock value and impact on the Marlies, it is safe to assume that Sandin will be one of the most watched players in this tournament. If his strong play so far this season is any indication, don’t be surprised if he performs exceptionally well in the coming days ahead.

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