The Buffalo Sabres have named defenseman Rasmus Dahlin their captain forward of the 2024-25 NHL season. He had spent the previous two seasons as an alternate captain. Kyle Okposo was the newest to captain the group, however he was traded to the Florida Panthers on the 2024 Commerce Deadline. Dahlin, 24, was chosen with the primary general decide by the Sabres within the 2018 NHL Draft. He has performed in 436 profession NHL video games, totaling 66 objectives and 226 assists for 292 factors.
Introducing the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres Captain and Alternate Captains.
Congratulations to Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson, and Mattias Samuelsson!
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Regardless of being simply 24 years outdated, Dahlin is the longest-tenured Sabre on the present roster. Just lately appointed head coach Lindy Ruff has not been with Dahlin lengthy, however he has been impressed by the younger defenseman. He informed NHL.com “His on-ice motion has been unbelievable, and I believe he’s a man that leads in each class, from the way in which he prepares himself to the way in which he performs and the truth that he’s a man who cares about successful hockey video games.”
Dahlin is getting into the primary season of his eight-year, $88 million contract extension he signed with the Sabres final season. In 2023-24, posted a career-high in objectives (20) and was named an All-Star for the third consecutive season.
Along with Dahlin’s captaincy, the Sabres have named Alex Tuch, Dylan Cozens, Mattias Samuelsson, and Tage Thompson as alternate captains on a rotational foundation. Buffalo will start their season on Oct. 4 towards the New Jersey Devils within the 2024 NHL International Collection within the Czech Republic.