Rasmus Sandin

Rasmus Sandin
Sandin with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022
Born (2000-03-07) 7 March 2000 (age 24)
Uppsala, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Washington Capitals
Rögle BK
Toronto Maple Leafs
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 29th overall, 2018
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2017–present

Carl Erik Rasmus Sandin[1] (born 7 March 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 29th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Sandin has previously played for the Maple Leafs and Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Playing career

At 16 years old, Sandin began his major junior career in 2016 playing for Brynäs IF at the J20 level. He was selected by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 2017 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft.[2] He made his professional debut in playing five games for the Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) before joining the Greyhounds for the 2017–18 season.[3] At the end of the regular season, Sandin was awarded the Rookie of the Year award by the team.[4] He was later announced as an OHL finalist for the Emms Family Award.[5]

Sandin was ranked the 11th best North American prospect according to the final NHL Central Scouting Report.[6] On 22 June 2018, Sandin was chosen in the first round, 29th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[7] He later agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on 16 July.[8] Sandin began the 2018–19 season with the Toronto Marlies, the Toronto Maple Leafs' American Hockey League affiliate, after being cut from training camp.[9] During the season, Sandin set a new team record for longest point streak by a defenceman.[10] Sandin finished the 2018–19 season with six goals and 28 points in 44 regular season games. Sandin played his first NHL game against the Ottawa Senators on 2 October 2019, recording one assist in a 5–3 win.[11] He eventually recorded his first career NHL goal on 27 January 2020, in a 5–2 win over the Nashville Predators.[12]

During the 2022–23 season, approaching the NHL trade deadline, Sandin was dealt by the Maple Leafs to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round draft pick on 28 February 2023.[13]

On 6 March 2024, Sandin signed a five-year, $23 million contract extension with the Capitals,[14] carrying an AAV of $4.6 million through the 2028-29 season.[15]

Personal life

Sandin scores on a penalty shot in 2015.

Sandin has an older brother Linus who is a player for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He formerly played for the Philadelphia Flyers.[16]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Brynäs IF J20 36 3 15 18 14 2 0 1 1 2
2017–18 Rögle BK SHL 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2017–18 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 51 12 33 45 24 24 1 12 13 8
2018–19 Toronto Marlies AHL 44 6 22 28 16 13 0 10 10 6
2019–20 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 28 1 7 8 10 — — — — —
2019–20 Toronto Marlies AHL 21 2 13 15 17 — — — — —
2020–21 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 9 0 4 4 0 5 1 0 1 0
2020–21 Toronto Marlies AHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2021–22 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 51 5 11 16 4 — — — — —
2022–23 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 52 4 16 20 23 — — — — —
2022–23 Washington Capitals NHL 19 3 12 15 16 — — — — —
2023–24 Washington Capitals NHL 68 3 20 23 24 1 0 0 0 2
SHL totals 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
NHL totals 227 16 70 86 77 6 1 0 1 2
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Czech Republic

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Sweden U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 2 2 2
2017 Sweden IH18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 0 3 3 2
2019 Sweden WJC 5th 5 2 2 4 4
2020 Sweden WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 3 7 10 6
Junior totals 23 5 14 19 14

References

  1. ^ "One-on-one with Rasmus Sandin: On becoming a full-time Maple Leaf and … his real name?". The Athletic. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ "CHL Import Draft, RD 1 - Rasmus Sandin". soogreyhounds.com. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Sandin expected in Sault on Wednesday". saultstar.com. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  4. ^ "2017-2018 Team Award Winners Announced". soogreyhounds.com. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  5. ^ "OHL Announces 2017-18 Awards Finalists". ontariohockeyleague.com. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  6. ^ "143 CHL Players in Final 2018 NHL Central Scouting Draft Rankings". chl.ca. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  7. ^ "Maple Leafs select Rasmus Sandin with 29th-overall pick of NHL Draft". sportsnet.ca. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Sandin signs with Leafs". sootoday.com. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  9. ^ Ruicci, Peter (26 September 2018). "Sandin sent to Marlies". Sault Star. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  10. ^ "Brooks Scores Overtime Winner in Bridgeport". marlies.ca. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  11. ^ DiManno, Rosie (2 October 2019). "The unflappable Rasmus Sandin passes his first test on the Leafs' blue-line". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  12. ^ Stanley, Robby (27 January 2020). "Sandin's first NHL goal boosts Maple Leafs past Predators". nhl.com. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  13. ^ "Capitals acquire Rasmus Sandin from Toronto Maple Leafs". Washington Capitals. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Capitals Re-sign Defenseman Rasmus Sandin". NHL.com. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Capitals re-sign defenseman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million". Associated Press News. 6 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Linus Sandin player profile". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
2018 		Succeeded by