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Rasmus Dahlin

Defenseman · Buffalo Sabres

2018 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 1 (#1) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 10:00 PM ET @ Golden Knights

MSG-B, Scripps Sports

Age 256'3"204 lbsShoots LeftLidkoping, SWE

Current Season

GP

63

Goals

13

Assists

47

Points

60

+/-

+8

S%

8.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14vs TOR000-1326:12
Mar 12vs WSH0000223:28
Mar 10vs SJS033+4220:07
Mar 8vs TBL123+2126:16
Mar 7vs NSH011+3124:36

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$11.00M

Total Value

$88.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2031-2032

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Dahlin Voices Worry for Leafs Star Matthews

Rasmus Dahlin opens up about his concern for Auston Matthews, cutting through the rivalry noise with genuine league insider tone. The Sabres blueliner knows the toll of the grind better than most, especially after facing Toronto's captain head-on. His comments add intrigue to Buffalo's rising East push.

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Draft & Prospects
Islanders' Schaefer Rewrites 18-Year-Old Record Book

Matthew Schaefer keeps piling up feats that have even the grizzled scouts in Long Island shaking their heads, logging a jaw-dropping 29:24 of ice time against the Kings - the most ever for an 18-year-old in an NHL game. The Islanders rookie already owns chunks of the all-time lists for teenagers, surpassing Rasmus Dahlin and Drew Doughty while anchoring 54 straight games with 20-plus minutes.

New York IslandersBuffalo Sabres
Playoffs
Dahlin Sheds Pest Tag in Sabres Surge

Rasmus Dahlin dismisses the pest label while powering Buffalo's turnaround amid personal worries back home in Sweden. Teammates credit his leadership for flipping the Sabres' script after years in the cellar. With playoffs in sight, his focus keeps the franchise's fragile momentum alive.

Buffalo Sabres
News
Malkin Slapped with Season's Heaviest Suspension

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin catches a vicious slash to the face of Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, drawing the NHL's Department of Player Safety hammer in the form of the 2025-26 season's longest suspension. Coming right amid trade deadline madness, this five-game ban hits Pittsburgh hard as they already miss captain Sidney Crosby from his Olympic injury.

Pittsburgh PenguinsBuffalo Sabres
Injuries
Malkin Hit with 5-Game Suspension for Slash

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin swings his stick high on Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in a heated scrum near the net, sparking a major penalty, game misconduct, and now a five-game ban from the NHL's Department of Player Safety. With Sidney Crosby already sidelined on IR and the Penguins scraping for points in a tight standings race, GM Kyle Dubas recalls a prospect from the AHL while weighing the salary hit that stings Malkin's $6 million paycheck.

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News
Dahlin Postgame: Sabres Top Sharks

Rasmus Dahlin breaks down the win over San Jose, where Buffalo's blue-line anchor showed why GMs around the league still whisper about his next contract. He dishes on the defensive stands that frustrated the Sharks' attack all night. With the Sabres pushing for postseason positioning, Dahlin's perspective hints at the momentum building in Buffalo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rasmus Dahlin's stats this season?
Rasmus Dahlin has 13 goals and 47 assists for 60 points in 63 games this season.
What team does Rasmus Dahlin play for?
Rasmus Dahlin is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Rasmus Dahlin's contract?
Rasmus Dahlin has a cap hit of $11.00M with 6 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Rasmus Dahlin drafted?
Rasmus Dahlin was drafted in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 1 (1 overall).
Where is Rasmus Dahlin from?
Rasmus Dahlin is 25 years old and was born in Lidkoping, SWE.