Rasmus Dahlin takes leave of absence from Sabres to be with fiancée

Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence from Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres will be without their captain for a short period as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin takes a leave of absence to return to Sweden to be with his fiancée.

Coach Lindy Ruff's Statement

“Everything is okay,” said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. “Rasmus will be taking a temporary leave of absence to deal with a personal matter back in Sweden. He said everything is okay, and he has full support from our team.”

Player Performance Overview

Dahlin, 25, has played in all 14 games this season.
He recorded one goal and eight assists, including a goal and an assist against the Boston Bruins in October.
He leads the team by averaging 24:27 of ice time per game.
His current plus/minus rating is -11.

Career Highlights

Dahlin started the 2025-26 season after a strong 2024-25 campaign with 17 goals and 51 assists, totaling 68 points, his best since scoring 73 points in 2022-23. Despite the team's struggles during his tenure, the Lidkoping native has consistently been a standout performer.

Over 523 career games with Buffalo, Dahlin has amassed 84 goals and 285 assists, summing up to 369 points.

Summary: Rasmus Dahlin is temporarily stepping away from the Sabres to handle a personal matter with full team support, having been a key contributor despite Buffalo's challenges.

Daily Faceoff — 2025-11-07

Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence from Buffalo Sabres

Coach Lindy Ruff's Statement

Player Performance Overview

Career Highlights

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