Latest News About Dahlin

Here’s the latest on Rasmus Dahlin based on recent reporting up to 2026.

• Dahlin has been away from the Buffalo Sabres on a personal leave to be with his fiancée, Carolina, who underwent a heart transplant earlier in 2025. TheSabres and coach have stressed there’s no timetable for his return and that he has the team’s full support. [Source: NHL.com, The Score, HockeyFeed; multiple outlets note the same context and timeline.][1][2][4]

• In updates from late 2025 through early 2026, Dahlin’s fiancée’s health situation is described as improving and stable, with reports indicating she returned to Sweden for ongoing recovery before later returning to Buffalo. There was no indication of a formal change in his on-ice status, only the personal-leave context.[4][5][6]

• Dahlin remains Buffalo’s captain and a centerpiece on defense, with his on-ice production continuing to be strong in 2025–26 despite the off-ice focus on his family. The Sabres have indicated they will adapt defensively in his absence as needed.[1][4]

If you’d like, I can pull the most current local outlets from São Paulo or Brazil-wide sports sites for the very latest phrasing and possible updates on his status. I can also summarize any specific articles you’re seeing.