Reports that the Leafs have decided defenceman Rasmus Sandin, the club’s first-round pick this year, will stay with the Toronto Marlies for the remainder of this season are premature.
“Rasmus earned the right to start the season as a professional following his performance during our training camp and NHL exhibition season,” Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said through the team’s media relations staff.
“Unfortunately, an injury in Marlies exhibition has sidelined him from being available to start the season with the Marlies. We will give Rasmus a good opportunity now with the Marlies and decide in due course whether he will develop this season with the Marlies, in Rogle or Sault Ste. Marie.”