'“It still bugs me,” Dahlin told reporters during locker cleanout. “We were so close. I know that this team can play in a playoff series. That’s what bothers me a lot. I don’t want to go home. I don’t want to go home to Sweden, I want to be in Buffalo playing for a Cup, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract
Archives for October 10, 2023
Mike Harrington: A record-setting deal makes Rasmus Dahlin the Face of the Franchise for the long term
'You can say that Gilbert Perreault was the Face of the Franchise through the ‘70s and into the ‘80s, and Pat LaFontaine and then Dominik Hasek had that role in the ‘90s before Ryan Miller wore that mantle until he was traded in 2014. Since then, there’s been lots of hope. It was supposed to be Eichel, but we know how that ended. After lots of twists since being drafted No. 1 … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A record-setting deal makes Rasmus Dahlin the Face of the Franchise for the long term
How signing Rasmus Dahlin helps Sabres prepare for future contract negotiations
'The Sabres have approximately $33.375 million in cap space for 2024-25, according to the industry-leading website, CapFriendly.com, and, in addition to Power, they have a few notable restricted free agents that may be due for pay raises after this season: Casey Mittelstadt, Peyton Krebs and Henri Jokiharju.' … [Read more...] about How signing Rasmus Dahlin helps Sabres prepare for future contract negotiations
With Rasmus Dahlin's new deal, here are the top salary cap hits in Sabres history
'With his signing of an eight-year, $88 million deal, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has the largest salary cap hit in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Dahlin’s new deal, here are the top salary cap hits in Sabres history
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to huge contract extension
'The extension will kick in for the 2024-25 season. Dahlin, 23, has one year remaining on his three-year, $18 million deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to huge contract extension
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin always wanted long-term contract to stay in Buffalo: ‘This is the city I love’
'“One of the things that’s incredibly rewarding about this job is when you hear it in the player’s voice,” Adams said. “The feeling you get when that happens is hard to kind of sum up but I think it’s pretty special. I think part of the reason it’s so special to me is I believe in these guys so much. It’s hard to get there sometimes, but then when you do and you agree and that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin always wanted long-term contract to stay in Buffalo: ‘This is the city I love’
Sabres, Dahlin ink 8-year contract extension; Former No. 1 pick in Buffalo for long haul
'Drafted by the Sabres with the first overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft, Dahlin was an 18-year-old nervous to take on his new surroundings in a new country. But since acclimating himself to Western New York, the Swede cannot imagine being any place else.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Dahlin ink 8-year contract extension; Former No. 1 pick in Buffalo for long haul
Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension
'“I had one or two rough years there, but I learned a lot and it made me a better person. It made me more of a competitor, a never-give-up mentality,” he added, referring to a Sabres team that finished with a sub-.500 record during his first four seasons, including a last-place overall finish in 2020-21. “So I’m actually very, very happy about those years.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension
Sabres rookie goalie Devon Levi poised to make the giant step from college directly to NHL
'The 21-year-old might well be ahead of his time in potentially becoming one of hockey’s first goalies to make the leap from college directly to the NHL without a stop in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie goalie Devon Levi poised to make the giant step from college directly to NHL
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension
'He is also one of 12 NHL defensemen in history to record 200 or more points before celebrating their 23rd birthday. By the time Dahlin turned 23 in April, just before behind held without a point in the final game of the season, he amassed a career total of 46 goals, 187 assists and 233 points in 355 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension
Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension
'With an average annual value (AAV) of $11 million per-season, it will make Dahlin, along with Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, the second-highest paid defensemen in the NHL. Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes this highest AAV in the league at $11.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension
Dahlin couldn't be happier to be member of Sabres, Buffalo community for nine more years
'"You grow up in it, you have a special relationship to it, and every time my family comes to Buffalo, they absolutely love it. My brother pretty much wants to live here, but he can’t. It has a special place in my heart, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin couldn’t be happier to be member of Sabres, Buffalo community for nine more years
Kevyn Adams happy to lock up elite talent long-term
'"Rasmus Dahlin has a high character, high work ethic. All the things that we look for off the ice too, in terms of what are they doing to help themselves become better every day," said Adams before Monday's practice. "When you have the talent he has, and then you have the other things, in my mind, it was just a matter of time before Rasmus broke through and became the world … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams happy to lock up elite talent long-term
Buffalo Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to record eight-year, $88 million contract extension
'The 23-year-old Dahlin is coming off his best season yet. He racked up 15 goals on his way to 73 points - the third-most points in a season by a Sabres defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to record eight-year, $88 million contract extension
Buffalo Sabres announce 2023-24 roster ahead of season opener on Thursday
'The roster consists of 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goalies.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce 2023-24 roster ahead of season opener on Thursday