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Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin Takes Indefinite Leave To Be With Fiancée in Sweden

Coach Lindy Ruff offered no timetable for Dahlin’s return, stressing full team support.

Oct 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during a stoppage in play against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Nov 6, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) makes a pass to defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ruff announced the leave on Friday, calling the situation "bigger than hockey" and saying things are going well with Carolina Matovac.
  • Reporting from The Athletic and Daily Faceoff indicates Dahlin is returning to Sweden to be with his fiancée during her recovery.
  • Dahlin and Matovac disclosed in September that she underwent a heart transplant over the summer after a medical emergency in Europe.
  • Buffalo is expected to lean more on defensemen Bowen Byram and Owen Power while Dahlin is away, according to early analysis.
  • The 2018 No. 1 pick has played all 14 games this season with nine points and a team‑high 24:27 average ice time, and he is in year two of an eight‑year, $11 million AAV contract.