‘According to CapFriendly.com, the Sabres have $16.07 million in cap space with Jack Eichel’s $10 million hit still on the books, and Dahlin is one of only six players under contract with the team beyond 2022-23.’
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Sabres roundtable: Who takes on a prominent leadership role and other burning questions as camp starts
‘This will be more annoying for the players than anything. The Eichel questions are inevitable, but those may only last the first few days of camp. After all, what can these guys say? Eichel isn’t going to be on this team and athletes tend to have a mutual understanding that business decisions must be made. You won’t see anyone criticize Eichel’s decision or how the team handled his medical situation. Perhaps the bigger issue is the lofty expectations that will follow the two players tasked with replacing Eichel and Reinhart: Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt.’
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin has contract, chance to thrive under Don Granato
‘Dahlin was the Sabres’ last restricted free agent. His $6 million average annual value is the highest among their defensemen. The contract pushed the Sabres over the NHL’s salary floor, according to capfriendly.com.’
In addition to Jack Eichel, Sabres have plenty of intriguing storylines
‘The rebuilding team has a four-man goalie competition, some intriguing young talent and openings at forward and defense.’
Sabres agree to terms with Dahlin on $18M, 3-year contract
‘With Dahlin’s situation settled, the Sabres focus is now squarely on injured captain Jack Eichel, who was expected to report for his physical after an offseason of trade talks. Eichel’s future with the team is unclear.’
Sabres agree to terms with Rasmus Dahlin
‘Rasmus Dahlin will get three more seasons to show that he’s worth the huge money an eight-year deal would normally bring. The two sides decided a three-year bridge deal would be best for the 21-year-old at an average of $6 million per-season.’
Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year contract
‘Dahlin was selected first overall by the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2018-19. He has played 197 games in his NHL career tallying 18 goals and 89 assists for 107 points.’
Rasmus Dahlin signs 3-year deal with Sabres
‘Dahlin, 21, was one of only two players to take part in all 56 games during the past season. Prior to this, he was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie team in 2018-19.’
Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo Sabres agree to 3-year contract
‘According to the Sabres, the deal has an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million.’
Dahlin agrees to terms on 3-year contract
‘Dahlin, 21, tallied 23 points (5+18) in 56 games last season while averaging a career-high 21:36 of ice time. He led the Sabres with an average ice time of 23:26 over the final 19 games under coach Don Granato.’