Is Rasmus Dahlin an idiot?

[Fatass]

Idiot, imbecile, moron. Lots of words fit Dahlin’s lack of hockey smarts. Lots of physical gifts though. Don’t know if his physical gifts can overcome his lack of brains though.

 

[Chainshot]

Dahlin with another stupid late penalty with the Sabres in a tight one versus the Sharks last night.

Of course it didn’t matter as much as the 2 hits, 2 points, and 5 shots as he went +3 in 25 minutes of a 4-2 victory.

His good plays far outnumber the gaffs and they have for quite some time now.

I’ve resigned myself to the fact that people will continue to undervalue him until the Sabres break through or he goes elsewhere, just like they did Eichel and Reinhart.

It’s why no one is talking about the run of 17 points in 13 games he’s on since he recovered from a training camp injury. They pretend he’s soft or bad defensively while ignoring where he ranks in terms of shot share, or hits.

19 points, 22 hits, 32 blocked shots, +5, 59% Corsi for, +1 penalties drawn/taken, 24:45 minutes per game

19 points, 3 hits, 20 blocked shots, +4, 61% Corsi for, even penalties drawn/taken, 24.15 minutes per game.

One is the best defenceman in the NHL. The other is Rasmus Dahlin.

This thread seems like the classic reverse jinx. He has certainly been churning along since.

 

[sirsabre]

Such a cancerous thread (great job OP) with the most reactionary takes.

Generational Player - No.

Elite Player who is still only 24 yo and now has his first legit coach since entering the league - Yes.