Rasmus Sandin

Over the course of a 20-minute phone interview with The Athletic, Sandin spoke of his time and Toronto and his Capitals expectations.

The Capitals have to be thrilled with the early returns from Sandin, who has eight points in four games.

After Sandin's life was upended last week, the 22-year-old defenseman is off to a record-setting start with the Capitals.

Rasmus Sandin left a strong impression after recording three assists in his Capitals debut, an 8-3 win over the Sharks.

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This season Sandin — a 2018 first-round pick — has 16 points in 51 games while averaging 16:58 of ice time per contest.

When can the Leafs expect Sandin, who turns 22 next month, to be ready for a full-time role in their top four?

Also, we discuss Jason Spezza's value to the Maple Leafs on and off the ice, and when Ilya Mikheyev will return to the lineup.

In the span of a 25-minute interview with The Athletic, the 21-year-old Sandin uses the word "confident" six times.

Sandin has left little doubt throughout Maple Leafs preseason where he'll spend the entirety of this regular season.

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