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The top 10 best players on the Buffalo Sabres roster in 2022

By Sion Fawkes

Apr 12, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) battles with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

Player #1 – Rasmus Dahlin, D

It should come as no surprise that Rasmus Dahlin is the top player on the Buffalo Sabres roster. Dahlin’s breakout season in 2021-22 ended up with his first All-Star Game appearance and before the 2022-23 season, a Top 20 ranking among NHL defensemen.

He scored 53 times in 2021-22, but he also displayed an ironman mentality, logging 24:01 of average total ice time. Dahlin’s two-way game was also on full display with 121 hits and 91 blocks, and much of his production came following the 2022 All-Star Game, with 25 points occurring between February 10th and April 29th.

His production included a point in five straight games (February 10th to February 19th), and eight games where he scored at least twice. Dahlin also had three straight multiple-point games between April 16th and April 21st.

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In 2022-23, look for Dahlin to take over games either in the defensive or offensive zone. When the Sabres are looking to score a quick point, it is likely they turn to Dahlin to take those scoring chances. Either through a shot on goal or an assist to one of the forwards.

(Statistics provided by Hockey-Reference)

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