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    Michael Augello·Oct 17, 2023·Partner

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

    Three Sabres Listed On ESPN’s Top-100 Players ListThree Sabres Listed On ESPN’s Top-100 Players List
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    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 44th.

    Power, who was a finalist for the Calder Trophy and was on the NHL’s All-Rookie Team last season, was ranked 98th. 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).