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The National Hockey League (NHL) handed Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand a $5,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, the maximum allowed under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Panthers' Brad Marchand Destroys Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin's Helmet After Fight

The Florida Panthers’ frustrations hit a new low as they faced the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. A 3–0 loss was bad enough, but the result was completely overshadowed by a heated second-period fight between Panthers forward Brad Marchand and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Panthers’ Marchand takes Sabres’ Dahlin’s helmet to penalty box, rips off straps

Brad Marchand was up to his old antics on Saturday. After he and Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin exchanged pleasantries, resulting in Marchand getting two minor penalties, the Florida Panthers’ forward took Dahlin’s helmet with him to the penalty box, ripping off the straps and throwing them onto the ice.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Brad Marchand steals and destroys opponent's helmet, again showing why he's NHL's most agitating player

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is the NHL's biggest love-hate player.

Sabres hand Panthers fourth straight loss

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Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sporting News / October 14

Frustrations boiling over for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson amid rough start

Buffalo Sabres superstars Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson showed their frustration after another loss on Monday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

3 Takeaways From Sabres’ 3-1 Loss to the Avalanche

To say that the 2025-26 season has gotten off to a rocky start for the Buffalo Sabres would be putting it lightly. They were shut out by the New York Rangers on home ice to start the season and managed just one goal in another rough loss to the Boston Bruins.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / September 19

Sabres share 'traumatic' health situation Dahlin's fiancee experienced

Sabres share 'traumatic' health situation Rasmus Dahlin's fiancee experienced

As Dahlin began training camp, he shared a "traumatic" story about his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, and her major health scare from earlier this summer.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Is 2025-26 When Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Finally Wins the Norris Trophy?

Over the last six seasons, we’ve seen Roman Josi (2020), Adam Fox (2021), Erik Karlsson (2022), Cale Makar (2023, 2025) and Quinn Hughes (2024) all win the Norris Trophy.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Sabres’ Blue Line Could Quietly Be One of the NHL’s Best

The Buffalo Sabres had one primary need heading into the offseason: improving their blue line. Last season, the unit was not particularly great. They were leaving their goaltenders out to dry, making poor decisions, and not contributing much to the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 16

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named to Team Sweden’s Olympic roster

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will be representing Team Sweden at the Olympics in February. The defenseman on Monday was named to a preliminary roster for the Milano Cortina Games.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Evolution of Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin: From Top Pick to Elite Defenseman

After winning the draft lottery, the Buffalo Sabres drafted Rasmus Dahlin first overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Dahlin was the consensus top pick that year, considered a franchise defenseman and a player with the potential to turn a franchise around.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Rasmus Dahlin

While the Buffalo Sabres as a whole did not live up to the expectations they aspired to this past season, there were still some individual players that had success in their own right.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 18

Can late-season growth keep Sabres’ offseason changes to a minimum?

BUFFALO – Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin processed the question, searched for the right words and moved back in his chair a bit. What has general manager Kevyn Adams told him that makes him believe the Sabres can finally get it done and reach the playoffs?

NHL News / Little Box Cats / April 13

Panthers come away with 3-2 shootout win over Sabres

The Florida Panthers carried much of the play and eventually came away with a 3-2 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena. Buffalo grabbed the lead with a late first period power-play goal when Rasmus Dahlin worked a give-and go with Jason Zucker.

NHL News / The Win Column / April 2

Matthew Schaefer 2025 NHL Draft Profile

It’s that time of the year for The Win Column’s NHL draft rankings and draft profiles! Using our very own consolidated rankings, we will be taking a look at the top 50 prospects for this year’s draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 15

Golden Knights' attempt at revenge goal for Jack Eichel backfires

Watch: Golden Knights lose game after trying to get revenge goal for Jack Eichel

The Vegas Golden Knights dropped a 4-3 shootout decision to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon, a result that had to be frustrating enough for the Golden Knights given that Buffalo is one of the league's worst teams.

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

Dahlin’s Ultimatum Update After Meeting with Sabres GM

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin recently met with general manager Kevyn Adams to discuss the team’s direction, as reported by Elliotte Friedman on the “32 Thoughts Podcast.” This meeting followed speculation that Dahlin had issued an ultimatum demanding improvements or a trade request would follow.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Don’t expect a Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres breakup anytime soon

It’s another disappointing season for the Buffalo Sabres, and now after last week’s Trade Deadline, Spittin’ Chiclets’ Paul Bisonnette claimed on the podcast that he told general manager Kevyn Adams he would request a trade if the team does not improve.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Paul Bissonnette Responds After Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Calls Out His Report

Paul Bissonnette isn't backing down from Tuesday's report claiming that Rasmus Dahlin is considering his future with the Buffalo Sabres, despite the team and its captain strongly denying the rumor shortly after it went out.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Sabres star refutes trade-request rumors

While the public and rival teams may start speculating about the future of the star defenseman in Buffalo, he has no desire to leave the Sabres.

Tage Thompson's 2-goal effort powers Sabres past Oilers

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Dahlin Denies Report He Threatened Trade Request from Sabres

The Spittin’ Chiclets podcast recently reported that defenseman Rasmus Dahlin met with GM Kevyn Adams and threatened to request a trade if things didn’t turn around quickly in Buffalo.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 20

Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin (back) to return vs. Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will return from a seven-game absence due to back spasms when his struggling team hosts the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Sabres to active captain from IR

The Sabres are set to welcome back their captain.

Sabres' losing streak reaches 11 games after latest humiliation

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin expected to return to lineup Friday against Maple Leafs

Some needed reinforcements are returning to one of the worst teams in the NHL. Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin was seen taking part in practice on Thursday, and is expected to be in the lineup on Friday night when the Sabres take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.