Dahlin Denies Trade Request Amid Sabres' Struggles

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denied rumors suggesting he requested a trade from the team if improvements are not made, following comments made by Paul Bissonnette on the 'Spittin' Chiclets' podcast. Dahlin, who signed an eight-year, $88 million contract in 2023 and was named captain in September 2024, emphasized he has never expressed a desire to leave Buffalo despite being unhappy with the team's current performance. Dahlin is committed to the Sabres and wants to be part of the team's turnaround, stating that the team has many competitors willing to improve. The Sabres are currently last in the Eastern Conference with a 25-32-6 record, continuing a playoff drought dating back to 2011. Dahlin, in his seventh season with the Sabres, has 51 points in 55 games. He intends to contribute to the team's future success and is engaged in ongoing discussions with the management about the team's direction.