BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Four days before the puck drops on another year of hockey in Buffalo, Rasmus Dahlin is already having the best season of his life.
The Sabres have signed the defenseman to an eight-year, $88 million contract extension, the biggest deal in franchise history. Remember a guy named Jack Eichel? His rookie contract with the Blue and Gold was only worth a cool $80 million.
WATCH: Dahlin discusses his contract extension
The 23-year-old Dahlin is coming off his best season yet. He racked up 15 goals on his way to 73 points - the third-most points in a season by a Sabres defenseman.
Dahlin was league's top pick when the Sabres drafted him in 2018. The team signed him to a three-year contract in 2021, guaranteeing him $6 million a year. He'll almost double that per season - earning $11 million a year - when this contract kicks in for the 2024-25 season.
WATCH: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses Dahlin's contract extension
The Sabres open their season at home Thursday against the Rangers.
