OTP - Who Will Fill The Sabres Top-Six Hole? On Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres named superstar defenseman Rasmus Dahlin their new captain. Given how important of player Dahlin is to the Sabres, he was viewed as the frontrunner to get the 'C.' Now, it has come to fruition, and he will look to lead the Sabres back into playoff contention from here. When asked by reporters about his reaction to being named captain, Dahlin made it abundantly clear that he appreciates the opportunity immensely: "It's probably my proudest moment as a hockey player. It means a lot. You know, it's a big responsibility, but I'm ready for it. I'm more than happy. Clearly, Dahlin takes being named the Sabres' new captain very seriously. Calling it the proudest moment of his hockey career shows how big of a deal it is to the 2018 first-overall pick. This is an exciting time for the Sabres, and it will be fun to see how the Dahlin leadership era in Buffalo starts from here. RECENT SABRES NEWS Former Sabres Goalie Joins New Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/former-sabres-goalie-joins-new-team] New Sabres Alternate Captain Becomes Core Piece [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/new-sabres-alternate-captain-becomes-core-piece] Sabres Star Is Prime Bounce-Back Candidate [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-star-is-prime-bounce-back-candidate] Sabres Rising Star Making Case for Big Role [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-rising-star-making-case-for-big-role] Sabres Forward Has Big Statement Game [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-forward-has-big-statement-game] Former Sabres Goalie Cut From NHL Roster [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/former-sabres-goalie-cut-from-nhl-roster] Ex-Sabres Star Gets Brutal Injury News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/ex-sabres-star-gets-brutal-injury-news] New Sabres Forward Has Great Start [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/new-sabres-forward-has-great-start]