Confirmed with Link: Sandin to Washington for Erik Gustafsson and 1st (BOS)

[Advanced stats]

With Mcabe as the 2LD, Sandin didn't really have a path here.

I also think Gustavsson is flipped for a 2nd or 3rd, which would be very good value for Ras

 

[Menzinger]

Sandin will do well, Keefe is not his coach.
But he could not stand the pounding in playoffs, and skating will never improve. Quality guy me thinks.
We got a more mature version plus 1st.

He probably tops out as a Cody Franson type. A very useful D man who probably could have been so much more with better skating

 

[The Podium]

I could be wrong, but I don’t think Gustafson is here to stay

 

[Primary Assist]

Don't hate the trade by any means, but if the Russian Machine truly never breaks then I see Sandin thriving if they ever try him on PP1. He's a smart player especially on the power play with an underrated shot.

He's a cool player, really hope he succeeds on the new team

 

[RunItBackAgain]

Either is Gustafsson really, if that’s how we view it.

I think Sandin wasn’t going to take sitting well, that’s the key to understanding this move, or the only way I’m making sense of it.

We got another first to try and get someone who will actually play

 

[The Masters]

I could be wrong, but I don’t think Gustafson is here to stay

I think you need to load up on Defencemen for the playoffs

 

[The Podium]

I think you need to load up on Defencemen for the playoffs

8D isn’t enough?

 

[Menzinger]

I could be wrong, but I don’t think Gustafson is here to stay

He's got too many points to sit as the #6-8 guy.

Leafs could probably flip him again for a 3rd or even a 2nd

I think a safe bet is he's gone by Friday

 

[Buds17]

Gustafsson is a good return for the short term...or perhaps for a bit longer than that? Can't complain about getting back even a late 1st either. Definitely have to hope that McCabe is part of the longer term answer on that left side now though. Although his upward trajectory was blocked at LD and on the PP, Sandin is still a tough loss to absorb.

 

[Fonzieleaf]

It just occurred to me that Gustafsson is the Dman that scored a hat trick against us earlier this season lol

 

[Machinae]

Gustafsson is a number 1 PP QB. I have a feeling they got him to replace Rielly on PP1. Does Gus have a big shot?

 

[DarkKnight]

We got another first to try and get someone who will actually play

That presumes he was done developing. There is no upside this year with the move. It’s a numbers game.

 

[The Masters]

8D isn’t enough?

in case of injury and making a deep run. defense goes down like flies *reversejinx*

 

[kb]

Why acquiring Gustafsson will reflect poor for Maple Leafs | Kyper and Bourne

2:13 | February 28, 2023

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne discuss the Maple Leafs trade that sent Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals for Erik Gustafsson, and why it could be a mistake in long-term.

Ugh. Bourne and Kypper shitting on a Leaf move?

Say it isn't so.

Water is wet.

Dumbass strikes again

Don't be so down on yourself.

 

[kb]

in case of injury and making a deep run. defense goes down like flies *reversejinx*

I count 10 NHL Dmen without Gustafsson.

Rielly
Brodie
McCabe
Holl
Giordano
Liljegren
Timmins
Schenn
Benn
Mete

 

[mix1home]

No complaints about this move. Move makes sense for both teams. Glad to get a first round pick back along with Gustaffson for Sandin. Sandin was now pushed further down the depth chart after the acquisition of Jake McCabe. Wish him well with the Capitals.

With Orlov gone it seems Capitals are throwing in white towel. Did Ovi ever missed postseason? Looks good on him.

 

[PromisedLand]

HOLY am very late to the party. Whats going on? We don't like Sandin?

 

[hockeywiz542]

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[Leafs at Knight]

Not sure how I feel about this. Sandin is one of the best 3rd pairing defenceman that looked really good in a top 4 this role when given the chance, but with McCabe there is just no room for the next couple years. Worst part is holl playing in the playoffs again

 

[PromisedLand]

I gotta say though I never freakin' thought that Sandin and Engvall will be gone before freakin' Kerfoot

this is hilarious LMAO

Harvard grads get everything huh? lol

 

[Sizzle]

Not sure how I feel about this. Sandin is one of the best 3rd pairing defenceman that looked really good in a top 4 this role when given the chance, but with McCabe there is just no room for the next couple years. Worst part is holl playing in the playoffs again

Holl won't be playing in the playoffs.

 

[Duffman955]

Excellent recoup of a 1st round pick, and a quality situation player in return as well.

Sandin was going to be lost in arbitration anyways so its a bug capitalisation while his value is high.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

Sandin was redundant after the pick ups his foot speed has decreased season by season and until he adjusts he will keep being blown by . The fact they got as much they did should speak volumes.

Good job on dubas and co should shut lots of flapping mouths and gave us one hell of a tune up to the team

 

[SprDaVE]

Don't hate the trade by any means, but if the Russian Machine truly never breaks then I see Sandin thriving if they ever try him on PP1. He's a smart player especially on the power play with an underrated shot.

He's a cool player, really hope he succeeds on the new team

There's no way Carlson won't be the #1 on the PP.

 

[Primary Assist]

There's no way Carlson won't be the #1 on the PP.

Carlson gets hurt a lot, wouldn't be surprised if Sandin gets some time in his spot next year