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Here’s the herd for the Buffalo Sabres (now and in the future)

By Jonathan Heck

Feb 11, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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SUNRISE, FL – APRIL 8: Alex Tuch #89 grabs a hold of Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres as linesman Kilian McNamara #93 holds Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers as they try to fight at the FLA Live Arena on April 8, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

Rasmus Dahlin: 6’3″ – 207 lbs.

Off the bat I just have to mention that I LOVE Dahlin. Size, speed, skill, stickhandling, physicality, and leadership. No wonder he was a #1 overall pick. My hope is when his contract expires, he takes a reasonable pay like Samuelsson, Cozens, and Thompson did. He has next season then becomes a RFA after. He’s also making a case for being the next Buffalo Sabres Captain.

In 69 games, Dahlin has 100 hits and 117 blocks. He also is an instigator. He’s not afraid to get physical and has an ‘in your face’ kind of attitude.

Dylan Cozens: 6’3″ – 207 lbs.

Another leader on and off the ice, Cozens’ dedication to the organization has made him a fan and Sabres staff favorite. He’s much like Dahlin in many ways. Cozens is a young leader who has also taken a reasonable pay check to give the organization a very friendly contract to work with. Having Thompson and Cozens locked up for seven more seasons gives the Sabres a legendary one-two punch on center. He also has a solid case to be the Sabres next Captain.

In 72 games he has 54 hits and 28 blocks. He’s shown he’s willing to drop the gloves and be a pest towards the other team.

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