Now it’s official.
With the first pick in the 2018 #NHLDraft, the @BuffaloSabres select Rasmus Dahlin! pic.twitter.com/veW8BVEvs8
— NHL (@NHL) June 22, 2018
The Buffalo Sabres have added a young, promising defensive player in Rasmus Dahlin. It was a unanimous decision ever since the team won the draft lottery, and they’ve won the Dahlin sweepstakes.
“I instantly thought of Brian Leetch and his skating, especially during his years with the New York Rangers. He also had the courage to skate with the puck, use his skating and take advantage of the space when he had the chance…I can see the similarities between how they play.” – Nicklas Lidstrom
"I love that city and I can't wait to get things started" – Rasmus Dahlin @WKBW pic.twitter.com/6I5R6WGokc
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) June 23, 2018
One-on-one with the third No. 1 pick in franchise history. Say hello to the new sweet boy, Rasmus Dahlin @WKBW pic.twitter.com/ZDx6Kuc1bY
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) June 23, 2018