Rasmus Sandin

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Rasmus Sandin
Rasmus Sandin playing with the Maple Leafs in 2022 (Quintin Soloviev).jpg
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 teamFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
NHL draft 29th overall, 2018
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2017present

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).

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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. Rasmus Sandin (4).jpg
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 TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17 Brynäs IF J20 36315181420112
2017–18 Rögle BK SHL 50112
2017–18 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 511233452424112138
2018–19 Toronto Marlies AHL 44622281613010106
2019–20 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 2817810
2019–20 Toronto MarliesAHL212131517
2020–21 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL9044051010
2020–21 Toronto MarliesAHL10000
2021–22 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL51511164
2022–23 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL524162023
2022–23 Washington Capitals NHL193121516
2023–24 Washington CapitalsNHL68320232410002
SHL totals50112
NHL totals2271670867761012
Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Czech Republic

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2016 Sweden U17 Gold medal icon.svg60222
2017 Sweden IH18 Bronze medal icon.svg50332
2019 Sweden WJC 5th52244
2020 SwedenWJCBronze medal icon.svg737106
Junior totals235141914

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
2018
Succeeded by