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

[Kcb12345]

What's the strongest aspect of his game? Can anyone give a brief scouting report on what he has shown to be very good at this pre-season?

 

[Apotheosis]

What's the strongest aspect of his game? Can anyone give a brief scouting report on what he has shown to be very good at this pre-season?

Decision making and puck movement followed closely by his ability to be in the right place defensively. He's mobile, not a burner, but fast enough to move the puck by skating it himself. If I had to compare him to anyone currently on the Leafs, it would be Dermott.

 

[AppsSyl]

What's the strongest aspect of his game? Can anyone give a brief scouting report on what he has shown to be very good at this pre-season?

He has shown really good poise for a kid in his first NHL pre-season. He has a very good hockey IQ making sound decisions for the most part.

 

[Kcb12345]

He has shown really good poise for a kid in his first NHL pre-season. He has a very good hockey IQ making sound decisions for the most part.

Decision making and puck movement followed closely by his ability to be in the right place defensively. He's mobile, not a burner, but fast enough to move the puck by skating it himself. If I had to compare him to anyone currently on the Leafs, it would be Dermott.

Thanks. Sounds like the Leafs may have a good one here.

 

[Aintboutdatlyfe]

What's the strongest aspect of his game? Can anyone give a brief scouting report on what he has shown to be very good at this pre-season?

Smart and skilled.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Can pass and shoot as well. Biggest asset is his brain.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Sandin-Liljegren D pairing in WJC

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

I know it might change when he players against bigger and faster players.....but I like how he leaves a small gap between himself and the opposition (I noted this in his junior play). He has confidence in his ability to turn and skate with forwards skating towards him. We'll see if this trait can be translated into the NHL. But certainly on a lower level he seem to have the smarts regarding angles and the use of his stick.

 

[LeafChief]

Another super impressive game from this kid last night.

I'm selfishly hoping that he plays on the Marlies this year. Once he gets acclimatized, I'd love to see them run with a Sandin-Liljegren pair. They have instant chemistry and are just so smooth with the puck.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

What's the strongest aspect of his game? Can anyone give a brief scouting report on what he has shown to be very good at this pre-season?

Another one of those prototypical Swedes. Moves the puck, is smart, has decent wheels and is solid positionally. Hes not going to really blow you away in any one aspect. Doubt he'll ever be anything more than a 3 or 4 but could be a Stralman type riding shotgun on a pairing. Liked the pick in June and like it now.

 

[nobody]

I think he's going to be an excellent two way d-man in the mould of Anton Stralman (TB/ NYR version). He's super smart and doesn't overplay his position. He does like to make aggressive pinches at the oppositions blue line however but I think he'll learn to be more calculated with experience.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Stralman is exactly who he reminds me of too.

 

[The Assclown]

I think we may have a good one here. He’s look quite good in the preseason thus far.

 

[AuraSphere]

Sandin-Liljegren D pairing in WJC

Has been a really strong pairing so far in the pre-season, hell could even cut it as an NHL pairing.

Excited to see what they'll do if paired together at WJC

 

[Mitchy]

He's been awesome so far. Plays with great poise and his positioning defensively is terrific.

 

[McNurse]

He reminds of Jonas Brodin a lot

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Exactly the type of dman the Leafs need, hopefully he gets to that level in a few years. Leafs have done well with their dmen selections of late, him, Liljegren and Dermott.

 

[LeafChief]

He reminds me a lot of Stralman.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Stralman, Brodin and Kaberle are good comparables.

High hockey IQ combined with elusive skating and excellent puck movement.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

He's looked good in camp

 

[Wallet Inspector]

If Sandin or Dermott take a big step in their development I could honestly see the Leafs letting Gardiner walk(if only for cap space purposes)

 

[Peasy]

If Sandin or Dermott take a big step in their development I could honestly see the Leafs letting Gardiner walk(if only for cap space purposes)

If Dermott improves from last season, he should be close. The only way I see them re-signing Gardiner is if its under 6m.

 

[Brobust]

Babcock on Sandin.

 

[bukwas]

Exactly the type of dman the Leafs need, hopefully he gets to that level in a few years. Leafs have done well with their dmen selections of late, him, Liljegren and Dermott.

Rasanen fits another need like a glove.
That's one i'd love to see pan out.

 

[Arizonan God]

Assigned to Marlies.