Three Sabres Listed On ESPN’s Top-100 Players List

ESPN revealed their predictions of the Top-100 players for the 2023-24 season, and three Buffalo Sabres were included on the list of the NHL’s best players.

Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who signed an eight-year, $88 million contract earlier this month, was the highest ranked at #26 after a career-high 73-point season and receiving votes for the Norris Trophy.

Thompson, who led the Sabres in goals (47) and points (94) last season and centers their top line was ranked 44^th.

Power, who was a finalist for the Calder Trophy and was on the NHL’s All-Rookie Team last season, was ranked 98^th. Winger Alex Tuch received an honorable mention.

Former Sabres on the list included former team captain Jack Eichel (#9), Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark (#47), defenseman Brandon Montour (#87), and center Ryan O’Reilly (#99).