Capitals sign Sandin to 5-year, $23M extension

The Washington Capitals inked defenseman Rasmus Sandin to a five-year contract extension at an average annual value of $4.6 million, the club announced Wednesday.

Sandin would've been a restricted free agent with arbitration rights at season's end. The Swede, who turns 24 on Thursday, has 20 points - including 17 assists - in 52 games with the Capitals in 2023-24.

He also posted 20 points in 52 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season before being traded to Washington in February 2023.

Sandin collected 15 points in 19 contests with the Capitals down the stretch last campaign.

Rasmus Sandin, extended 5x$4.6M by WSH, is a second pairing offensive defenceman who moves the puck well. Has had some defensive growing pains in DC, especially when playing with Carlson, but skill is still evident. #AllCaps pic.twitter.com/EbpkjIbwpk

- JFresh (@JFreshHockey) March 6, 2024

Sandin played parts of four seasons with the Maple Leafs to start his career. They drafted him 29th overall in 2018.

The Capitals have been active over the last couple of days. Washington traded forward Anthony Mantha to the Vegas Golden Knights for a pair of picks Tuesday night.

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