Rasmus Dahlin

Rasmus Dahlin
Dahlin playing with the Buffalo Sabres on 28 October 2019
Born (2000-04-13) 13 April 2000 (age 26)
Trollhättan, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Buffalo Sabres
Frölunda HC
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 1st overall, 2018
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2016–present

Rasmus Erik Dahlin (born 13 April 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). Outside of the NHL, Dahlin played for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Dahlin is a three-time All-Star game, being named one in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Dahlin played two seasons with the Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL)

He was drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2018 NHL entry draft. On 9 July 2018, Dahlin signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Sabres.

On 4 October 2018, Dahlin made his NHL debut in a 4–0 loss against the Boston Bruins. On 11 October, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Nathan Beaulieu goal in a 6–1 loss against the Colorado Avalanche. On 13 October, Dahlin scored his first NHL goal against Antti Raanta in a 3–0 win against the Arizona Coyotes. On 22 September 2021, Dahlin signed a three-year, $18 million contract to stay with the Sabres.

On 9 October 2023, Dahlin signed a eight-year, $88 million contract to stay with the Sabres. On 26 September 2024, Dahlin was named as the 21st captain in Sabres franchise history. On 27 January 2026, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 7–4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

References

  1. ↑ "Sabres select Rasmus Dahlin with first-overall pick of NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Sabres sign Dahlin to entry-level contract". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Halak stops 32 shots; Bruins rebound to beat Sabres 4-0". ESPN. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Rasmus Dahlin picks up first NHL point on Beaulieu's goal". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dahlin scores first NHL goal, Sabres blank Coyotes". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Dahlin agrees to terms on 3-year contract". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year contract extension". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Dahlin named Sabres captain, replaces Okposo". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Dahlin scores hat trick, Sabres top Maple Leafs for 4th straight win". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.

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