Breaking News: Buffalo Sabres Secure Rasmus Dahlin with 8-Year Contract Extension

Rasmus Dahlin expresses his love for Buffalo and the Sabres as he discusses the status of his contract at the beginning of training camp.

The Sabres have solidified Dahlin’s future with an eight-year contract extension that will commence in the 2024-25 season and has an average annual value of $11 million.

In addition to Dahlin, forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens, as well as defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, have all secured their positions with the Sabres through seven-year contracts, signifying their importance to the team’s core.

Dahlin experienced a triumphant season in 2022-23, serving as an alternate captain for the first time. He garnered an impressive 73 points, placing him fifth among NHL defensemen and third all-time in Sabres history. Despite missing four games, Dahlin still ranked fourth in total ice time among all NHL players.

Not only did Dahlin showcase his offensive prowess, which solidified his status as the first overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft, but he also demonstrated exceptional defensive tenacity. He led the team in blocked shots and ranked second in hits, earning praise from his teammates for his competitive nature and ability to set the tone.