LD Rasmus Sandin - Rogle BK, SHL (2018, 29th, TOR)

[Brobust]

The things people say about him reminds me of what people say about Dermott.

 

[Arizonan God]

I can definitely see the Dermott comparisons. Dermott's skating is a tier above though, imo.

 

[LeafChief]

The things people say about him reminds me of what people say about Dermott.

I would be very happy with another Dermott.

 

[Territory]

I can definitely see the Dermott comparisons. Dermott's skating is a tier above though, imo.

I certainly wasn't when he was drafted. He improved that aspect of his game. Sandin can too.

 

[Randy Randerson]

despite all the pro and anti Leafs hyperbole, I don't see him getting a ton of attention unless he does something that really shifts the outlook on him. Looks like a guy with a really good chance to be an NHL'er, with a really low chance to be a top pairing defenseman. Even the Dermott hype was quiet until he debuted in the NHL and dominated bottom pairing competition with great production per 60, so I think the same would be true here

not the pick I was pulling for as a Leaf fan, but seems like Dubas is staying true to analytics-based decisions which I think will be beneficial for the franchise

 

[DitchMarner]

Toronto Swedish Leafs:

Johnsson - Nylander - Grundstrom

Sandin - Liljegren

 

[Steveei]

45pts in 51games without top pp time is not bad. the team was pretty stacked, so we'll see. seems like a good pick so late in the draft imo.

 

[Brobust]

I can definitely see the Dermott comparisons. Dermott's skating is a tier above though, imo.

Dermott's skating improved a lot after joining the leafs. He went from mediocre to very good in terms of agility.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Dermott's skating improved a lot after joining the leafs. He went from mediocre to very good in terms of agility.

It really did. Hopefully Sandin can do the same because the rest of his game seems just fine. Dubas wasn't trying to hit a homerun here IMO. Sandin seems like he's projectable. Whether he's a potential top 4 D is another question. I just want an NHLer from a late first in all honesty.

 

[dangomon]

For those more familiar with Swedish prospects, what is the likelihood we see Rasmus in the WJC this coming winter? Would love to see him play with the best at his age.

 

[TheDoldrums]

For those more familiar with Swedish prospects, what is the likelihood we see Rasmus in the WJC this coming winter? Would love to see him play with the best at his age.

He was the captain of the gold medal U-17 team so I imagine Sweden is pretty high on him.

He couldn't do the U-18 because SSM was still playing.

 

[Brobust]

Is it going to be SHL, OHL or AHL for him next season?

 

[AuraSphere]

Well there you go! Congrats!

haha yeah, no one can call me a bandwagoner

 

[AuraSphere]

Is it going to be SHL, OHL or AHL for him next season?

OHL, he'll be playing top pp mins for the Soo

 

[Steveei]

OHL, he'll be playing top pp mins for the Soo

Paul Hendrick‏ @HennyTweets
Rasmus Sandin addressed Toronto media comfortably and professionally. He’ll attend development camp in Toronto next week and is expected to play in the SHL for Rogle BK next season where he is under contract. #tmltalk

 

[AuraSphere]

Paul Hendrick‏ @HennyTweets
Rasmus Sandin addressed Toronto media comfortably and professionally. He’ll attend development camp in Toronto next week and is expected to play in the SHL for Rogle BK next season where he is under contract. #tmltalk

Strange, in Dubas' interview he mentioned Rasmus getting top pp minutes with Soo in september

 

[LeafsNation75]

The things people say about him reminds me of what people say about Dermott.

If he can play a similar style like Dermott that would be great.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

Strange, in Dubas' interview he mentioned Rasmus getting top pp minutes with Soo in september

it was the same thing with lily last year during his interview he said he would probably stay in Sweden for another year or 2 then bam the ahl.

what im looking forward too is his crisp passes and zone exits . he seems to have a real nack for finding the players sticks

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

so which Rasmus is better?

 

[AuraSphere]

so which Rasmus is better?

Ristolainen

 

[Cor]

OHL, he'll be playing top pp mins for the Soo

Paul Hendrick‏ @HennyTweets
Rasmus Sandin addressed Toronto media comfortably and professionally. He’ll attend development camp in Toronto next week and is expected to play in the SHL for Rogle BK next season where he is under contract. #tmltalk

Strange, in Dubas' interview he mentioned Rasmus getting top pp minutes with Soo in september

He was under contract with Rogle last season to, but Rogle loaned him to the Soo. So he's technically under contract with Rogle, and will begin on their roster, but I'm sure if the Leafs and Sandin decide the OHL is best, Rogle will loan him out again.

Dubas said today there's a comfort with his junior team, but that's obviously a decision come September.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[LeafsNation75]

He was under contract with Rogle last season to, but Rogle loaned him to the Soo. So he's technically under contract with Rogle, and will begin on their roster, but I'm sure if the Leafs and Sandin decide the OHL is best, Rogle will loan him out again.

Dubas said today there's a comfort with his junior team, but that's obviously a decision come September.

Are the Greyhounds expected to be top team once again next season in the OHL? If so wouldn't it be a better choice for him to stay with them and not going back to play with Rogle?

 

[LeafsNation75]

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[Cor]

Are the Greyhounds expected to be top team once again next season in the OHL? If so wouldn't it be a better choice for him to stay with them and not going back to play with Rogle?

The Soo will still be good, doubt they’ll be as dominant as they were.

But I’d wager Sandin will be back with them.