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Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave for Personal Matter
11/8/2025
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- Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence to address a personal matter in Sweden.
- Dahlin's fiancée, Carolina Matovac, underwent a heart transplant after health issues during a vacation in France.
- Head coach Lindy Ruff said the team has full support and that this matter is larger than hockey.
- There is no set timeline for Dahlin's return, and he was drafted first overall in 2018.
