C Dominik Kahun (2013 undrafted; UFA signed by CHI)

[wings5]

Does he still have NHL potential? Seems to have done well the past 2 seasons so far. 2/3 of his former WJC linemates ( Drasaitl, Reider ) are in the NHL.

 

[S E P H]

Does he still have NHL potential? Seems to have done well the past 2 seasons so far. 2/3 of his former WJC linemates ( Drasaitl, Reider ) are in the NHL.

All the issues with him were not a lack of talent, but a lack of maturity in terms of physicality, toughness, and just overall body strength. I think he is worth a shot for a season or two in NA, but he might eventually come down to one of those players who are really good on the international ice.

 

[gifted88]

Signed by Chicago. Does he have a good shot at making the team out of camp or will he need to adjust in the AHL?

 

[Kipper933]

Signed by Chicago. Does he have a good shot at making the team out of camp or will he need to adjust in the AHL?

I don't know if there are spots for both of them on the Hawks roster but I'd give him the edge over Sikura, for example. I would expect him to go straight to the NHL.

 

[Bhrangerfan0809]

How would Chicago fans (or anyone who has been watching him) say he has done this season? What are his strengths and weaknesses that you've noticed?

 

[TLEH]

He's an average NHL player. Doesn't hurt you. Doesn't really help you that much. He's got good hands and good vision. His shot is a straight muffin.

 

[Son of Petter]

It says something that he’s been playing top line with Toews and Saad all year as an undrafted 23 y/o rookie. He’s got good vision for sure.

 

[Kevin Musto]

It says something that he’s been playing top line with Toews and Saad all year as an undrafted 23 y/o rookie. He’s got good vision for sure.

It's mostly the fact that we don't have a proper 1RW since Kane plays on the second line. But Kahun is a solid playmaker. He's more suited for a third line role though.

 

[Esq]

He's been mostly OK. But for a team as starved for speed as we are, he's a breath of fresh air.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

It's mostly the fact that we don't have a proper 1RW since Kane plays on the second line. But Kahun is a solid playmaker. He's more suited for a third line role though.

Agreed. 3rd line, playmaker is his role. Good vision and creativity but too often fails to finish.

 

[geisterpanthers]

Another month has passed, where does he stand right now Blackhwaks fans? He is on 4th place among rookies in scoring. Do you guys think he could develop into a 2nd line Center on a solid team?

 

[Peasy]

Another month has passed, where does he stand right now Blackhwaks fans? He is on 4th place among rookies in scoring. Do you guys think he could develop into a 2nd line Center on a solid team?

Don't think he has played C all year, most likely stays a winger. Has been playing with Strome and DeBrincat lately and that line has been producing.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Another month has passed, where does he stand right now Blackhwaks fans? He is on 4th place among rookies in scoring. Do you guys think he could develop into a 2nd line Center on a solid team?

He'll likely stay on the wing. We're weak on depth so he's been playing in a top 6 role but ideally he's a guy you'd have on the 3rd line.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Another month has passed, where does he stand right now Blackhwaks fans? He is on 4th place among rookies in scoring. Do you guys think he could develop into a 2nd line Center on a solid team?

As a few others have said, he'll stay at wing.

Us Hawks fans have enjoyed him on the team. He's one of our best forwards at moving through the neutral zone, he has good hands, decent vision, isn't a liability defensively, and is one of only two players in the league this season who've played in 50 or more games and hasn't gotten a penalty.

His shot is trash though. I've seen enforcers with a harder shot. A poster on HF Hawks joked a game or two ago that his backhand had more power than his forehand, and that's actually probably true. It's what'll keep him from being more than a middle line winger in this league.

 

[geisterpanthers]

As a few others have said, he'll stay at wing.

Us Hawks fans have enjoyed him on the team. He's one of our best forwards at moving through the neutral zone, he has good hands, decent vision, isn't a liability defensively, and is one of only two players in the league this season who've played in 50 or more games and hasn't gotten a penalty.

His shot is trash though. I've seen enforcers with a harder shot. A poster on HF Hawks joked a game or two ago that his backhand had more power than his forehand, and that's actually probably true. It's what'll keep him from being more than a middle line winger in this league.

He has got 11 goals already though. I believe he might become a consistent 20 to 25 goal scorer in the NHL.

 

[Treb]

He has got 11 goals already though. I believe he might become a consistent 20 to 25 goal scorer in the NHL.

The last time he scored 20 goals in any level, it was in the DNL.

Considering his usage, he may hit a career high as a rookie being at the right place at the right time.

 

[Kevin Musto]

The last time he scored 20 goals in any level, it was in the DNL.

Considering his usage, he may hit a career high as a rookie being at the right place at the right time.

Yeah he's had some easy tap ins. He hasn't really been sniping those goals.

 

[geisterpanthers]

The last time he scored 20 goals in any level, it was in the DNL.

Considering his usage, he may hit a career high as a rookie being at the right place at the right time.

Yea you are right. I somehow thought he scored more goals in Germany. It's a different kind of hockey in Europe though. But probably I got a bit ahead of myself there lol. In fact this year he will probably have the highest goal total in his career at senior level, just 2 more goals to go. In DEL he was never among the most prolific scorers actually despite playing with with some of the very best players in that league as linemates. His points per game numbers are actually not that far away from what he did in the German league.

 

[greasysnapper]

I think he's going to get some Lady Byng votes. He won't win but his PIM/gp is very low. Honestly that's such a great trait to have in a player, especially considering how decent he is in his own end and active he is on defense.