April 29: Sandin has officially joined the Flyers on a one-year entry-level contract. Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher explained the move:
We are happy to have Linus under contract for next season. Our scouting staff has done an excellent job identifying him as a player who can come into camp and compete for a spot on our team right away. He works extremely hard and we expect him to add size, skill and tenacity to our forward group.
April 23: The Philadelphia Flyers will be adding a new player at some point in the future, as Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports that Linus Sandin intends to sign with the team once international transfer agreements are finalized. Sandin, the older brother of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin, is an undrafted free agent who has played the last three seasons in the SHL.
A deal for Sandin that begins in 2020-21 would have to be a one-year entry-level contract thanks to his age. After that he would become a restricted free agent. Johnston reports that the 23-year old forward received multiple NHL offers.
A high-scoring winger, Sandin recorded 19 goals and 36 points in 51 games this season for HV71. That tied him for third in the league in goals, something he has always been able to produce. Whether his entire game can translate to North America isn’t clear, but the Flyers are obviously willing to take a chance.
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