In recent Buffalo Sabres news, it has been announced that they have signed Rasmus Dahlin to an eight-year contract extension valued at $88 million. This contract will result in a $11 million yearly salary cap hit for the Sabres.
Was this a huge overpay for Dahlin, or is he worth every penny? I will let you decide in the comments below.
At the 2018 NHL entry draft, the Buffalo Sabres selected Rasmus Dahlin in the first round as the 1st overall pick. Throughout his 5-season career, he has played 355 games and accumulated 233 points.
Dahlin’s new contract features a no-move clause in years 2025-25 to 2031-32. He also receives a signing bonus of $5 million in 2024-25.
What does the Rasmus Dahlin contract mean for the Buffalo Sabres?
To get an idea of how Rasmus Dahlin’s contract impacts the Buffalo Sabres’ projected cap space for the 2023-24 season, check out the updated salary cap information for the team.
The Sabres currently have $8,826,430 available cap space for the coming season.
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Rasmus Dahlin contract breakdown
| SEASON | CLAUSE | CAP HIT | S. BONUSES | BASE SALARY | TOTAL SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $11,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $13,000,000 | |
| 2025-26 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2029-30 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2030-31 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2031-32 | NMC | $11,000,000 | $0 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| TOTAL | $88,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $83,000,000 | $88,000,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Rasmus Dahlin contract extension?
Good job by Buffalo keeping Dahlin with the team for 8 more years. He is $2 million a year overpaid though.
Too much money, too early leads to salary cap issues down the road.
WOW $11 million a year. Too much for Dahlin. Great defenseman but not worth the contract.
