As part of the trade, Sandin was sent to the Washington Capitals in exchange for veteran defenseman Erik Gustaffsson and a first-round draft pick. However, despite the trade, the Capitals failed to make it to the playoffs this year.
Surprisingly, Sandin paid a visit to his former team, the Leafs. Sandin showed up at the Leafs practice to say what's up to his former teammates and and Sandin's own words: