Dahlin is back with the Sabres

[Cityo'Rasmii]

Yay Rasmus!!!!!!!

[Archie Lee]

58 minutes ago, K-9 said:

I have to disagree about Lehner. The Sabres got him psychiatric help, including treatment for substance abuse to help with his drinking problem and gave him as long as he needed to get well. 

I recall reading that Lehner was grateful for the support Botterill showed, even after Lehner was no longer with the Sabres.  

[Doohickie]

3 hours ago, Brawndo said:

The Sabres Organization’s support and actions for Dahlin and His Family throughout this entire process more likely to lead to him not asking out.

 

Yes of course.  We saw what a difference it made in retaining Ullmark when they allowed him to take a leave when his father died.

[Doohickie]

3 hours ago, Taro T said:

they apparently didn't give Ullmark the support he felt he needed.  

That's not the way it's portrayed in this article on NHL.com:

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The [Sabres] organization had been a haven for him around his father's death, allowing him to take every bit of time he needed. It had felt safe, a cocoon in a life and career that had gone topsy-turvy at times.

 

Edited 21 minutes ago by Doohickie

[Doohickie]

2 hours ago, Taro T said:

And Carolina must be doing well too.  Wouldn't be surprised if he plays the best hockey of his life with that weight taken off his shoulders.

Pure speculation:  I wonder if maybe she had a follow-up surgery or some other procedure and he felt he needed to be there for her.  The procedure went well, she recovered and it's time to return.  If it was known ahead of time and there was significant risk involved, it could have been why it was affecting his play earlier, and why he's all smiles now.

[Doohickie]

2 hours ago, bunomatic said:

That smile makes me think he got his oil changed😘. Welcome back Captain!

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