RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
You’re guilty of personal attacks as well, I’ve pointed them out to you.
We can all absolutely be better about it though.
Is Kirby Dach ready to be the #1 centre next season?
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We can all absolutely be better about it though.
Just took Hartman about a decade to become a player
Backyard Hockey
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Great take. Very dumb jury.
Marotte Marauder
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RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
I think it’s fine to scale down expectations for Dach. If he does eventually reach a #1C ceiling, that’s obviously awesome, but I think it’s fair to stop expecting it until we see it.
My expectations for him are to be a fine top-6 two-way center/wing.
I think dreams of Getzlaf, Kopitar, Toews, etc are more fantasy than reality. I also think the hyperbole from the other side, calling him a bust, is also a bit ridiculous.
Many players don’t reach their ceilings, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re bad or busts. They can still play a solid role on your roster.
Personally, I’d like to see Dach get a lot nastier and play the game more like Kadri does. I think that will help elevate his impact even if he misses hitting his skill ceiling.
My expectations for him are to be a fine top-6 two-way center/wing.
I think dreams of Getzlaf, Kopitar, Toews, etc are more fantasy than reality. I also think the hyperbole from the other side, calling him a bust, is also a bit ridiculous.
Many players don’t reach their ceilings, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re bad or busts. They can still play a solid role on your roster.
Personally, I’d like to see Dach get a lot nastier and play the game more like Kadri does. I think that will help elevate his impact even if he misses hitting his skill ceiling.
Marotte Marauder
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The fact that Dach is being compared to Hartman at all is an indictment of him
Kaners Bald Spot
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RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
I’d say the expectation of elite should leave the building. We never know for sure when a guy may boom.
I still don’t think bust is on the table though. To me, bust means fourth liner or out of the NHL. Even if Dach doesn’t develop anymore, I think he’s still an NHLer.
Kaners Bald Spot
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He's producing at a 4th line rate currently. He's on pace for 31 pts while top 3 among Hawks forwards in ice time. The only Hawks forwards getting more TOI than him are Kane and Cat.
RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
If you think he’s a fourth liner right now, then I guess let’s just agree to disagree because I really don’t feel like arguing with you.
Kaners Bald Spot
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I don't think he's a 4th liner now, but his production says that's what he is.
RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
Kevin Musto
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Nope, that's a bad take.
People are so quick to forget what Kirby actually is.
RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
What he is? He’s showing what he currently is. I don’t understand what you mean,
Can he be more? I believe so. Maybe that was your point.
CallMeShaft
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See guys, even Wild fans are coming in here to talk about how good Kirby will become.
