What is current Rasmus Dahlin contract?

Last Modified Feb 12, 2025 08:16 GMT
What is current Rasmus Dahlin contract?
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Rasmus Dahlin is a Swedish ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres. He was born on April 13, 2000, in Trollhattan, Sweden. Rasmus started his NHL journey in 2018 following his selection by the Sabres in the first overall 2018 NHL entry draft. He became the first Swedish player to be selected first overall after Mats Sudin.

Dahlin participated in the youth systems of local clubs like Lerums BK and HC Lidköping. Eventually, Rasmus progressed in the game and reached the junior levels in Sweden. He debuted in the Swedish Hockey League with Frölunda HC in the 2017-2018 season. Rasmus was selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2018. Rasmus has represented Sweden at international levels many times. He participated in the 2018 IIHF World Championship, securing a bronze medal for Sweden.

Rasmus Dahlin’s Contract

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin signed an eight-year, $88 million contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres, featuring an average annual salary of $11 million. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $8 million along with a $5 million signing bonus, resulting in a cap hit of $11 million.

Dahlin's earlier contract from 2021 to 2023 was worth $18 million over three years, averaging $6 million per season. Before that, he signed a rookie deal for three years totaling $11.33 million, which had an average annual salary of $3.78 million. Dahlin's current contract ensures he remains with the Sabres through the 2031-32 season, after which he will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2032, as per Spotrac.

Rasmus Dahlin’s Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin’s contract for the 2024-25 season includes a base salary of $5,000,000 and a signing bonus of $8,000,000, resulting in a total cap hit of $11,000,000. There is no dead cap associated with this contract for the year. In total, Dahlin will receive $11,000,000 in cash for the season.

YearAgeCap HitLeague CapCash Earned
Cumulative Earnings
2024-2524$11,000,000$13,000,000$13,000,000$13,000,000
2025-2625$11,000,000$12,000,000$12,000,000$25,000,000
2026-2726$11,000,000$11,000,000$11,000,000$36,000,000
2027-2827$11,000,000$11,000,000$11,000,000$47,000,000
2028-2928$11,000,000$11,000,000$11,000,000$58,000,000
2029-3029$11,000,000$10,000,000$10,000,000$68,000,000
2030-3130$11,000,000$10,000,000$10,000,000$78,000,000
2031-3231$11,000,000$10,000,000$10,000,000$88,000,000
2032-3332UFA--

Rasmus Dahlin Salary: How much is Rasmus Dahlin getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin's salary for the 2024-25 season will be $8,000,000 in base salary, plus a $5,000,000 signing bonus. His average annual salary for his eight-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres is $11,000,000.

Rasmus Dahlin’s Career Earnings

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin's career earnings total $20,775,000 as of 2023. Starting in 2018, he earned $925,000 each year for his first three seasons. In 2021, his salary increased to $5,000,000, followed by $5,800,000 in 2022, and $7,200,000 in 2023.

What are the terms of Rasmus Dahlin’s Contract?

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin signed an eight-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres worth $88,000,000, which includes a $5,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full amount. The deal provides him with an average annual salary of $11,000,000. In the 2024-25 season, Dahlin will earn a base salary of $8,000,000 along with a $5,000,000 signing bonus, while his cap hit will remain at $11,000,000.

How much of Rasmus Dahlin’s Contract is guaranteed?

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin's contract includes $88,000,000 guaranteed.

Rasmus Dahlin's Contract History

According to Spotrac, Rasmus Dahlin signed his ongoing contract with the Buffalo Sabres for eight years, worth $88,000,000. The deal includes a signing bonus of $5,000,000 and guarantees the entire amount. The average annual salary of the contract is $11,000,000. In the 2024-25 season, Dahlin will earn a base salary of $8,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, with a cap hit of $11,000,000.

Before his current extension, Dahlin signed a three-year contract with the Sabres in 2021, valued at $18,000,000, which included a $2,000,000 signing bonus and guaranteed the same total amount. His average annual salary during this period was $6,000,000. Before that, he had a three-year rookie contract worth $11,325,000, which featured a signing bonus of $277,500 and an average annual salary of $3,775,000, as per Spotrac.

YearsContract TypeTerm (Years)Total ValueAAVSigning Bonus
Free Agent Status
2024-2032Extension8$88,000,000$11,000,000$5,000,0002032 / UFA
2021-2023Extension3$18,000,000$6,000,000$2,000,0002024 / RFA
2018-2020Rookie3$11,325,000$3,775,000$277,5002021 / RFA

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FAQs on Rasmus Dahlin contract

A.  Rasmus Dahlin's salary for the 2024-25 season will be $8,000,000 in base salary, plus a $5,000,000 signing bonus.

A. Rasmus Dahlin is the highest paid player of the Buffalo Sabres.

A. Rasmus Dahlin plays as a defenceman for the Buffalo Sabres

A. Rasmus Dahlin was named the captain of the Sabress in 2024.

A. Rasmus Dahlin has never won the Stanley Cup.

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