Rasmus Dahlin
Date of Birth: April 13, 2000
Birthplace: Trollhättan, Sweden
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
NHL Debut: October 4, 2018
Draft Information: Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 1st overall in the 1st round of the 2018 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: A smooth-skating, offensively gifted defenseman, Dahlin blends puck-handling with high-end vision and creativity. He is known for his ability to control the game's pace, jump into the rush, and quarterback the power play, while continuing to develop as a two-way presence.
✔️ Some of Dahlin's past sticks: Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro, Warrior Covert QR5 Pro
✔️ Some of Dahlin's past skates: Bauer Vapor HyperLite, HyperLite 2
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 3 (2022, 2023, 2024)
🏆 World Junior Championships Silver Medalist: 2018 with Team Sweden
🏆 IIHF World Championship Bronze Medalist: 2024 with Team Sweden
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions
- First defenseman selected 1st overall since Aaron Ekblad (2014)
- One of the 12 defensemen to reach 200 points before turning 23
- Holds the record for most points by a Sabres defenseman in the 21st century through age 24
🏆 Milestones
- First Swedish-born player to be taken No. 1 overall since Mats Sundin (1989)
- Youngest defenseman in Sabres history to score in an NHL game
- Surpassed 50-point mark in back-to-back seasons (2022–2024)
