Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin's evolution as a team leader grew further when he organized a weeklong minicamp and bonding session for about a dozen teammates in Switzerland this summer. The get-together included on-ice practices, a boating trip and rounds of golf intended to bring together an already tight-knit group.
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