Rasmus Sandin

Rasmus Sandin (born 7 March 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first-round, 29th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Sandin has previously played for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Rasmus Sandin
Sandin with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020
Born	7 March 2000 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	Toronto Maple Leafs Rögle BK
NHL Draft	29th overall, 2018 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	2017–present

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.[1] 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.[2] At the end of the regular season, Sandin was awarded the Rookie of the Year award by the team.[3] He was later announced as an OHL finalist for the Emms Family Award.[4]

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

Personal life

Sandin scores on a penalty shot in 2015.

Sandin has an older brother Linus who plays for HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League.[12]

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		—	—	—	—	—
SHL totals				5	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				28	1	7	8	10		—	—	—	—	—

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2020 Czech Republic

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2016	Sweden	U17			6	0	2	2	2
2017	Sweden	IH18			5	0	3	3	2
2019	Sweden	WJC	5th		5	2	2	4	4
2020	Sweden	WJC			7	3	7	10	6
Junior totals					23	5	14	19	14

References

1. "CHL Import Draft, RD 1 - Rasmus Sandin". soogreyhounds.com. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
2. "Sandin expected in Sault on Wednesday". saultstar.com. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
3. "2017-2018 Team Award Winners Announced". soogreyhounds.com. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
4. "OHL Announces 2017-18 Awards Finalists". ontariohockeyleague.com. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
5. "143 CHL Players in Final 2018 NHL Central Scouting Draft Rankings". chl.ca. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
6. "Maple Leafs select Rasmus Sandin with 29th-overall pick of NHL Draft". sportsnet.ca. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
7. "Sandin signs with Leafs". sootoday.com. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
8. Ruicci, Peter (26 September 2018). "Sandin sent to Marlies". Sault Star. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
9. "Brooks Scores Overtime Winner in Bridgeport". marlies.ca. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
10. DiManno, Rosie (2 October 2019). "The unflappable Rasmus Sandin passes his first test on the Leafs' blue-line". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
11. Stanley, Robby (27 January 2020). "Sandin's first NHL goal boosts Maple Leafs past Predators". nhl.com. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
12. "Linus Sandin player profile". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 5 April 2018.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Rasmus Sandin player profile at Ontario Hockey League