
Rasmus Sandin (5’11, 183lbs, Uppsala, Sweden, Left Defence)
When Rasmus Sandin was first drafted, there were some skepticism towards the pick.
Some people thought former Soo Greyhounds GM, Dubas was just going with a “homer” pick, seeing as Sandin played junior hockey for the Soo Greyhounds. Dubas developed his hockey acumen through the Soo, so Dubas was able to maximize his intel on Sandin, that draft year.
Fast forward a year later, Dubas looks like a genius for taking Sandin. Now thought as a potential top 4 defenceman , Sandin plays a precision based game, as he takes calculated risks.
Sandin may only be 5’11, but he is certainly sturdy enough to withstand heavy forecheckers, as he has a smart stick and has a great centre of gravity.
At times it’s as if Sandin plays with ice in his veins, it’s easy to forget that he’s just 19. Looking at his training camp thus far, he has only solidified his case to be on the Leafs opening lineup, October 2nd.
Not only was Sandin a shoe-in to make the team since last week, but Babcock named him as his fifth best option during a press conference. He’s going to be a good one.