A1LeafNation
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He making the team next year.Sandin got his first goal tonight
Wrist shot from the point, screened and deflected...
Confirmed with Link: Rasmus Sandin to play with Toronto Marlies for 2018-19 Season
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The only one I would think has a better than 50% chance of being a long-term top 9 forward in the NHL is Grundstrom. The others have a chance, but I wouldn't grade them out at likely.
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I'm not saying the latter will all be NHLers, but of the forward group, I can see a couple (as in 2) make it to the big show... Moore, Marchment, Engvall all have a decent shot at this point IMO.
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Maybe we should let him finish his first game before we bequeath him...
A1LeafNation
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I hope your right but there is a long way to go before that happens. Anyways, it appears that he is being paired with LoVerde.
I suspect, and understand that I'm no fitness expert
, that the organization views this as an opportunity to manage Sandin much the way they did Lily last year. I believe he spent as much time working on his physical durability and strength as he did his hockey skills, thus the 4o odd games played, not more. Perhaps they see Rasmus benefitting more from a 'pro' style physical program (which is readily available with the Marlies) more than playing 20+ min/game in the O.
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"good skater and makes plays all the time" - Calle Rosen on Rasmus Sandin's first game
"poised, calm, in control, comfortable" - Sheldon Keefe on Rasmus Sandin's first game
"poised, makes really good plays, good skater" - Jeff glass on Rasmus Sandin's first game
His IQ and skill could be NHL level by next year for sure but he needs a little strength to help his speed acceleration and physical endurance
A1LeafNation
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He's 6' 185lbs.
He could put on a good 10 lbs. of muscle and have an NHL summer and be fine.
He could but at 19 I would still worry about injuries.
I would rather be cautious with him. He should be a gem for us
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Agreed. Much talk over the last few years have been about the big three (MNM) however there is a new big 3 up and coming that is critical for the Leafs' to take the next step and ensure that they can sustain their success. Except that it's on the blueline: Sandin, Liljegren, and Dermott.
All 3 becoming solid top 4 d-men will go a long way for the future of the club.
It'll be interesting to see Sandin develop as he gets stronger. Being able to show good poise as an 18 year old in the AHL is tremendous. They'll be able to instil the systems and game at the pro level a lot easier on a younger mind. That in itself could be big for his potential!
What was considered a weakness looks to become a strength.
If guys like druzi pan out too we are really looking good
What does being 19 have to do with it. Can you rephrase your concerns in a way that doesn’t list only his age?
It's about physical maturity.
The connective tissue of the body (tendons, ligaments, facia) aren't usually fully set until people reach their 20's. Of course this depends on a person to person basis and things like when they have growth spurts factor in, but in his case if he puts on 10-15 pounds of muscle, his whole body will have undergone a complete restructure and thus increasing his possibility of injury.
Thanks for the explanation. Not really sure we can make any determination about that without access to the specimen. I’d put trust that Leafs health science team have got it covered, and just hope we see him in the NHL next year all things considered.
Absolutely trusting the leafs health science team. I'm just saying this would be the only reason he might be kept down next year.
My selfish side wants him playing with the big team next year too
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He was the best D on the ice in camp. He can play now if they wanted him to! Leafs appear to be more into grooming these days than they used to,so like Lilly ,he will likely do a season or two on the Marlies. Slight possibility he comes in if Gards isn't re-signed. As he's already better than Gards now!
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I really like this pick. I like him more then Liljegren to be honest
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I think he may well move ahead too, and that isn't a slight, but a compliment.
Swedish Gretzky
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Just saw the marlies game . Impressed
Whats the expected ceiling on this guy? I think a full year in the marlies and then hed be close to nhl ready. Hr clearly has the IT factor, like the toolbox.
Is he considered the better prospect than Liljegren?
Whats the expected ceiling on this guy? I think a full year in the marlies and then hed be close to nhl ready. Hr clearly has the IT factor, like the toolbox.
Is he considered the better prospect than Liljegren?
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I would say he is a safer bet to reach his potential ceiling, which is a steady two way Top 4 defender.
I still believe Liljegren has a higher ceiling, but is also a much higher risk in not realizing that potential.
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He's looking like a great prospect. I would not be comfortable saying better than Liljegren though. Not as high of a ceiling and a left handed shot. People don't understand how impressive Liljegren actually is.
