Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin Takes Temporary Leave
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will take a temporary leave of absence from the team, head coach Lindy Ruff announced on Friday. Dahlin will return to his native Sweden during this period, with no set timeline for his return to play.
Coach Ruff's Statement
“Rasmus will be taking a temporary leave of absence to deal with a personal matter back in Sweden,” Ruff said. “I will say this, he said everything is ok, and through this he’s got the full support by our team.”
Ruff expressed empathy for Dahlin’s situation, emphasizing the importance of family over hockey:
“I don’t think you can feel what he’s feeling. I’m pretty passionate about the fact that no one would want to walk in his shoes and have dealt with what he dealt with. He has, undoubtedly, got the support of everybody on this. Family and person come before hockey. Hockey is our job, hockey is our lifeline, but family and personal trump anything that comes before.”
Background on Dahlin’s Leave
The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn reported that Dahlin will be with his fiancée in Sweden during his absence after she underwent a heart transplant due to health issues over the summer. Currently, everything is stable with her condition.
Support from the Organization
Dahlin has the full support of the Sabres organization as he takes this time away from hockey to be with his loved ones.
Current Status
- Dahlin is in Sweden attending to personal matters.
- There is no timeline for his return to the team.
- His fiancée’s condition is currently stable following a heart transplant.
- The Sabres prioritize his well-being and personal life during this period.
Author's summary: Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is on an indefinite leave to support his fiancée after her heart transplant, with full backing from his team and no current return timetable.