Tribute Rasmus Sandin Discussion Thread

[Nylander88]

Kid looks legit growth, and adds some badly needed puck moving.

I doubt he comes out of the lineup again. Maybe ever.

In his short showing, he's looked better than Dermott, so I'd agree with you. If it keeps up, could very well be Sandin-Bogosian when Bogo gets healthy/if he's healthy before our season ends

 

[Polk High]

Kid looks legit growth, and adds some badly needed puck moving.

I doubt he comes out of the lineup again. Maybe ever.

If so, how would it affect the expansion draft?

 

[Stonehands1990]

If so, how would it affect the expansion draft?

He’s exempt. All first and second year players I believe. Mikeyhev is also exempt

 

[crump]

Even "elite" young defensemen like Hughes have defensive issues. I say ride him these last regular season games to see what you have, throw him on the PP, see how he looks with Brodie for shift or two.... We need that offence/creativity that has been lacking from the back end.

 

[Polk High]

I will say, Sandin's heads up hockey in the o zone is a breath of fresh air.

He seems pretty dynamic out there.

 

[Menzinger]

If so, how would it affect the expansion draft?

He's not eligible even if he plays the rest of the year. Leafs won't need to protect him

 

[Hockey Crazy]

This kid has some incredible poise for a rookie. He's going to be a top pairing guy.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

He is so smart and has already shown a physical side I didn’t even know he had. Has top pairing defenseman written all over him. What a steal at 28th overall.

 

[Antropovsky]

He is so smart and has already shown a physical side I didn’t even know he had. Has top pairing defenseman written all over him. What a steal at 28th overall.

He's actually always has had a physical/pesky side to his game. He's got a good willingness to battle. Looks like Dubas and Keefe are suddenly trying to put "battle" players in as of late. Sandin, Foligno, Brooks, Nash.... I like Dubas... but I think he and Keefe have learned rather quickly that skill without a willingness to battle is a recipe for failure. One thing about Dubas is he learns very quickly... like when he realized how much leadership was also needed (after he gutted all the experience from the team).

 

[HellasLEAF]

Sandman looking good

 

[stickty111]

One comment
Trust in Kyle's drafting.
Kid will be a star

 

[The Apologist]

I love MoRiles but have been saying all year I don't like his as the point shot. Sandin looks great there,hope he stays there.

 

[Randy Randerson]

He has the brain of a #1 dman. The only thing that might limit him is skating, but if he fixes that he'll be a star

 

[Ashdown2]

absolutely stellar game by the kid today ...
its been decades since we have had defensive depth like this team has

 

[ponder]

Another strong game, made lots of good plays with the puck and DESTROYED Wheeler with that beauty reverse hit. He’s definitely making a case to stay up over Dermott when Bogo returns.

 

[Pi]

This guy is should never play an AHL game ever again. I’ve watched Lilly as well and I don’t think he should be playing an AHL game as well.

Their development means Rielly is gone after next season which is good because he really feels like the weak link in this team defensively.

 

[shaner8989]

If he comes out

Keefe needs to be fired

Guys an absolute stud

 

[Suntouchable13]

Another strong game, made lots of good plays with the puck and DESTROYED Wheeler with that beauty reverse hit. He’s definitely making a case to stay up over Dermott when Bogo returns.

How strong do you have to be to have a man like Wheeler bounce off your back like that? I was really surprised. Sandin does not look like an exceptionally big and strong guy.

 

[Dekes For Days]

(after he gutted all the experience from the team).

Decade-long captain Tavares... Cup winning defenseman Muzzin... 1200 game former superstar Spezza... Etc.

"Gutted"

 

[CelticDruid]

Good TEAM effort by all.

 

[Carltons Cup]

The kid looks good.

Can't wait for him to fill out and get a little stronger.

 

[Pi]

Kid looks legit growth, and adds some badly needed puck moving.

I doubt he comes out of the lineup again. Maybe ever.

He is like Tom Brady...he got in because of an injury and now he's not coming out. I think Dermott will be the odd man out if Keefe really wants Bogosian back in the line up in the playoffs as I don't think he'll run 11F 7D. We're probably losing Dermott in the expansion draft anyways so might as well play our top prospect over him.

 

[zeke]

He is like Tom Brady...he got in because of an injury and now he's not coming out. I think Dermott will be the odd man out if Keefe really wants Bogosian back in the line up in the playoffs as I don't think he'll run 11F 7D. We're probably losing Dermott in the expansion draft anyways so might as well play our top prospect over him.

Dermott or bogo.....I'm good either way. Might even prefer Lilly.

Man we're stacked on D.

 

[Antropovsky]

Decade-long captain Tavares... Cup winning defenseman Muzzin... 1200 game former superstar Spezza... Etc.

"Gutted"

You call that leadership depth? Three players and one cup, really? Muzzin (lone cup winner) was injured and we were down to Tavares and 4th liner Spezza. Excellent depth!

 

[ToneDog]

Sandin making Dubas and his scouting staff look good. Kid is a keeper.