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Toronto Maple Leafs November Prospect Update Vol. 2- AHL

By Mark VanderLugt

TORONTO, ON- MAY 1 - Chris Mueller, #19, celebrates after scoring as the Toronto Marlies beat the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 in game one in the second round of the Calder Cup Play-offs in Toronto. May 1, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- MAY 1 - Chris Mueller, #19, celebrates after scoring as the Toronto Marlies beat the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 in game one in the second round of the Calder Cup Play-offs in Toronto. May 1, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 2: Leafs Rasmus Sandin looks to move the puck out of the Leaf end. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators during 1st period play of NHL regular season action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 2: Leafs Rasmus Sandin looks to move the puck out of the Leaf end. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators during 1st period play of NHL regular season action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

D; Rasmus Sandin, 19, 5’11, 183

Rasmus Sandin was largely unknown at the time he was picked last off season, but Leafs nation knows who he is now. Sandin has a smaller frame for the NHL, but he makes up for that with a smart stick and positioning.

Sandin has shown that he can dominate the lower levels, using his smarts and skill. Rasmus isn’t a speedster by any means, but has a superior understanding of how each play will unfold, to allow him time and space.

Sandin plays a style and way that makes it look easy to play 25+ minutes a night and not break a sweat. Sandin is calm under pressure and knows when to jump into a rush or to hold back.

This past pre-season, Sandin looked so good that he forced management’s hand into keeping him on the Leafs. Eventually Sandin began to wear down, being sent down to the Marlies, where he has seven points in seven games.

Sandin has now proven that last season was no fluke, he is able to handle and dominate the AHL. Given his age of 19 years old, it seems as if the sky’s the limit for Sandin at this point. Right now Sandin needs to become stronger and gain more experience, he will be in the NHL sooner than later.

ETA; 2020-21, but could be called up again this season.

Scouting report; Top four defenseman, who can step into a top pairing role and provide valuable minutes. Has special teams abilities as well.

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