Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence from Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin‘s Strong Play Doesn’t Translate to Team Success for teh buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin continues to be a standout performer despite the team’s struggles. Through 14 games of the 2025-26 season, Dahlin has a team-leading average of 24:27 of ice time per game, but carries a minus-11 rating.
Recent Performance and Career Stats
Dahlin entered the 2025-26 campaign following a strong 2024-25 season, where he recorded 17 goals and 51 assists for 68 points. This was his best offensive output as the 2022-23 season, when he tallied a career-high 73 points.
Throughout his career with the sabres,spanning 523 games,Dahlin has accumulated 84 goals and 285 assists for a total of 369 points.
Contract Details
Dahlin is currently in the second year of an eight-year contract extension signed in October 2023. The contract carries an annual average value (AAV) of $11 million and extends through the 2031-32 season, and includes a no-move clause, giving him full control over potential trades. CapFriendly provides detailed contract information.
Upcoming Game
The Buffalo Sabres (5-5-4) are scheduled to face the Carolina Hurricanes on saturday night. Line combinations for the Hurricanes can be found at Daily Faceoff.
