.MapleLeafs coach Sheldon Keefe had the option to remove Rasmus Sandin with Jake Muzzin returning Monday, but took out Martin Marincin instead. That faith was rewarded almost immediately. (reporterchris)
“What jumps off the page for me is just his hockey sense,” said veteran. “His skills are obviously really good, but I think his hockey sense is what his best quality [is]. He sees the game really well.
The first year of Sandin’s entry-level contract officially kicked in with him playing a 10th game and it’s telling how little debate or discussion surrounded that decision. With on the shelf until at least March, Sandin is unquestionably one of the organization’s six best options and it’s clear that he’ll be given a run of games here to start establishing himself as a bonafide NHLer.
His first career NHL goal gave the Leafs a 3-1 lead and wound up as the game-winner in a 5-2 victory over the— something made more notable by the fact Muzzin told reporters he put money up on the board for the teammate who scored it.
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