Apr 17, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) looks to the scoreboard during a stoppage in play in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
There was plenty of hype surrounding Swedish defenseman prospect Rasmus Dahlin going into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He was a clear-cut number one pick as he was one of the highest regarded prospects to come out of the draft in numerous years. The Buffalo Sabres won the draft lottery going into that draft and won the Rasmus Dahlin sweepstakes.