SANDIN POWERS UP LEAFS

Though I have high hopes for Sandin, it might be a stretch to think he powers the Leafs defence in the next few months. Maybe Reilly should be step and play like a competent NHL Dman, that would really help the Leafs.

I kind of think that this is going to work out for the Leafs by getting Sandin into a lot of meaningful games before the playoffs which is only going to develope him faster.......I really think Sandin is going to be a special hockey player for the Leafs.....I said the same thing arout Marner......Bogosian will be back for the playoffs and now the Leafs will have 7 battle tested defenceman and Hutton ready for the playoffs and to go to war with.......I also think Anderson is comming back for the playoffs so the Leafs will be in tremendous shape assuming no further injuries......and especially when Riley Nash returns. The most important thing now is to finish first in their division to ensure home ice and hopefully an easier first round match up as playoffs are a marathon....and the less games played the better.

I also think Keefe was somewhat outcoached last year in the playoffs by Torts........and he is going to be a better playoff coach this year and has a superior team with more size and experience.

I like sandin and like what I’ve seen (not a leafs fan so no bias) but I’m not sure he’s going to make as huge of an impact as most think. I think he could definitely be a rock on the bottom pairing but that’s it imo. Let’s tamper expectations for the kid

I know Sandin is going to make a huge impact on the Leafs......If you can play, you can play in the NHL.....and Sandin can play.......you are watching an extremely talented young hockey player in the early stages.....were talking about a future first pairing defenceman in the NHL.......He thinks the game on another level.....and has the potential to be a game changer.

Yes I agree he will be a top 2 guy and with most of what you said, but he’s not that yet. That’s my point. Let’s tamper expectations for the kid right now. He will be a good 3rd pairing d on this team this year. That should be expectations. Anything more is exceeding them.