Sandin’s contract, starting in 2024-25, will carry an average annual value of $4.6 million. His previous deal was for two years and $1.4 million annually, signed when he was a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Worth it, I think? I don’t have a strong sense for what is considered a “good deal” for first- or second-string defensemen in the NHL, but for comparison’s sake, Orlov was at $5.1mm by the time he left the Caps and now makes $7.7 million on the Canes, so this checks out.

Sandin, who turns 24 on Thursday

Happy early birthday!