Rasmus Dahlin Named Captain of Buffalo Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin has been named captain of the Buffalo Sabres, becoming the 21st player in franchise history to hold the position. At just 24 years old, Dahlin, who was the first overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, has established himself as the Sabres' best player, scoring 66 goals and 226 assists for 292 points in 436 games. New head coach Lindy Ruff praised Dahlin's work ethic and leadership qualities, emphasizing his commitment to winning and the team. Dahlin recently signed an eight-year, $88 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in Sabres history. The Sabres have not made the playoffs in 13 years, and Dahlin's appointment is seen as a pivotal step towards changing the franchise's fortunes. Alongside Dahlin, forwards Alex Tuch, Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson, and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will serve as alternate captains.