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Without question, the two best defensemen in the NHL are Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar. Over the past few seasons, these two have been among the most consistent defensemen, and they've taken home two of the last three Norris Trophies.

Rasmus Dahlin News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

2026-27 Norris Trophy is Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin’s to Lose

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has carried major expectations ever since he was selected first overall in the 2018 NHL Draft. Now entering his ninth NHL season, he has fully grown into one of the league’s premier defensemen.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 3

Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin will find 'missing' element of NHL Norris Trophy case

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin finished third in the Norris Trophy race last season, his best result amid a streak of four straight years receiving Norris votes.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Rasmus Dahlin

If there was anyone who was going to be the leader of the Buffalo Sabres when they broke their record- long playoff drought, it was deservedly so Rasmus Dahlin.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Sabres Weekly: Dahlin Named To NHL Second All-Star Team, Owen Power Rumors & More

Here is the Buffalo Sabres’ weekly news, rumors and the latest reports for the week of June 15 – 21, 2026. The NHL announced their All-Star Teams and All-Rookie Teams last week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Game 7 Loss to the Canadiens

It had been a long time since the Buffalo Sabres had been to the playoffs, let alone played in a Game 7. Yet on Monday night, they hosted the Montreal Canadiens in a do-or-die Game 7.

Buffalo Sabres News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

The Buffalo Sabres’ run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is over, and it ended in such a painful fashion. Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s vulgar reaction to his team’s series loss against the Montreal Canadiens summed it all up.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 18

Rasmus Dahlin: Why He Is A Finalist For Both The Norris And Masterton Trophy?

From rising star to the Buffalo Sabres captain, Rasmus Dahlin’s NHL career has been an uphill battle. Due to the Sabres breaking their playoff drought,

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'D-Man 4-assist playoff games' quiz

How many of the defenseman with at least on five-point game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs can you name in five minutes?

Buffalo Sabres News / Total Apex Sports / May 17

Dahlin Delivers a Historic Five‑Point Night When Buffalo Needed It Most

Rasmus Dahlin walked into Montreal with the Sabres’ season hanging by a thread and skated out having authored one of the most dominant playoff performances by a defenseman in NHL history.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres force Game 7 with dominant win

There was only one game on the Stanley Cup Playoff schedule Saturday night, and it was a massive game as the Buffalo Sabres forced a Game 7 in their second-round series with an 8-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres

Penguins fans get Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Trade chatter surrounds top defensemen with Oilers, Maple Leafs

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

NHL hits Golden Knights, John Tortorella with heavy punishment

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Named a Finalist for Norris Trophy

The NHL announced on Thursday the three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, and Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was one of them. He joins the Columbus Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ reaction to fan reception before Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of these teams will play to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap title drought

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought

There are not many cities in North American sports that have been more tortured than Buffalo. Wide right. Four consecutive Super Bowl losses. Brett Hull's skate. The longest playoff drought in NHL history.

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach

The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 4

Sabres clinch playoff spot, end historic postseason drought

Buffalo Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest postseason drought in NHL history

The Buffalo Sabres are officially back. In the playoffs, that is.

Red Wings squander opportunity to get ahead in wild-card race

Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies shares 'weird' experience after loss to Kings

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube makes roster move that hints at rebuild plans

Maple Leafs forward receives blunt assessment from Berube

Darren Raddysh sets franchise record, as Lightning topple Bruins

Buffalo Sabres News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Rasmus Dahlin had an amazing message after beating the Lightning

Rasmus Dahlin is relishing the success the Buffalo Sabres are having in the 2025-26 NHL season. The job is far from done for the Sabres, but for a franchise that is closing in on a sure spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, what Buffalo has accomplished thus far is giving Dahlin all the feels.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Evgeni Malkin hit with big suspension for dangerous slash

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hit with big suspension for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

The Pittsburgh Penguins will not have star forward Evgeni Malkin for the next five games after he was suspended on Friday night. Malkin was ejected from Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres for dangerously (and selfishly) slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head early in the second period.

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming leaguewide embarrassment

Leafs GM Brad Treliving on disastrous season: 'The failures here start with me'

Brady Tkachuk: '(Matthew) is on a four-day bender, I'm under the microscope'

Aaron Rodgers on USA celebration: 'Can we get that one guy out of locker room?'

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Malkin's reckless play impacted Thursday's game and could put his team in a tough spot over the next few games.

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

‘This is going to be magical’: Sabres’ Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Grönlund: Rasmus Dahlin is set to enter the Olympics as one of Sweden’s best defensemen — and arguably one of Tre Kronor’s most important players overall.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 28

Sabres' only hope for success is change in ownership

Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team

Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.

Jake Allen records 42-save shutout as Devils blank Sabres

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Rasmus Dahlin returns to Sabres after leave of absence

A little more than a week ago, Sabres blueliner Rasmus Dahlin took a leave of absence.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Rasmus Dahlin has 'support' of Sabres amid leave of absence

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has 'support' of organization amid leave of absence

Buffalo Sabres captain and star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence from the team.

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

Jaromir Jagr's Hall of Fame bid will have to wait

Better goaltending and familiarity have fueled the Avalanche's hot start

What predictions should be already be adjusted this NHL season?

Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2025

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.

Jack Eichel sets Golden Knights’ single season points record

Golden Knights sign steady goaltender to six-year extension

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?