Is this Kirby Dach's Year? (BBD Watch)

[NVious]

I was just thinking how HOT Kirby Dach was looking this year, thank you for putting my thoughts to words OP

 

[missionAvs]

But how will he stack up against JT Miller?

The best. As to which one will be the best, my answer is simply..... the best.

 

[HabsAddict]

Dach has a nasty side of him that I love. He certainly wont be pushed around and now and in the future, a lot of teammates with bad dandruff.

I not only expect a breakout year in the 70 point range, well within his talent level, he may challenge Suzuki as our 1C. I'm good with having him and Suzuki as a 1C pairing that push each other.

 

[Esko]

ACL + MCL surgery ain't easy to bounce back from. Most of the year/offseason would have been dedicated to trying to get back to the same level physically as he was at the start of last season. I would anticipate it is going to take Dach a few months of actual game action to get back to where he is feeling comfortable.

I mean they are not the same player but Connor Brown had an ACL tear around the same time in 2022 (Oct 2022 Brown vs Dach Oct 2023). Brown looked like a different player for the Oilers towards the end of last season. Wouldn't surprise me if Dach had a slow start and ramped up towards the end of the season.

 

[Hockey Talking Papa]

I completely agree Mr. Satan! And as a 23 year old, he’ll only get taller and bigger!! If he can get up to 6 feet 6 inches and a weight of about 240 pounds, he’ll really bring that Big Boy Decade (BBD) energy that the Montreal hockey team needs!!! Hopefully he will fight more too.

Kirby Dach is on the verge of a stellar breakout year, and it couldn't come at a better time. After dealing with more injuries than a piñata at a kids' birthday party, Dach's finally primed to show everyone what he's made of. Welcome to the Big Boy Decade (BBD), where size matters, and Dach's got plenty of it. He's spent the off-season pumping iron and sharpening his skills, looking more like a tank on skates than ever before.

But it's not just about the brawn; Dach's mental game has leveled up too. After fighting through injury setbacks, he's developed the resilience of a rubber band and the focus of a cat watching a laser pointer. With a newfound confidence and a supportive team backing him up, he's geared up to dazzle fans and leave opponents in the dust. This is Kirby Dach's year to shine in the BBD, and he's about to make the hockey world sit up and take notice with a blend of power, skill, and a sprinkle of sheer determination. Get ready for a season where Dach is the name on everyone's lips—just make sure you spell it right!

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I give him 25 games before he’s out for the season again

 

[John Mandalorian]

If he's made out of glass, does he really want to be showing people what he's made of?

That arm injury was awful, btw.

 

[BLNY]

Dach and Monahan played 45 minutes together lmao

2022-23 big guy. Monahan helped Dach a lot. Dach had 38 points in 58 games.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I really like this guy. Has all the tools but can't stay healthy. I'm really hoping for a healthy year. If he plays 82 he should get at least 50 points and as much as 70 in a second line role. Fingers crossed. We're rooting for him.

 

[dgibb10]

2022-23 big guy. Monahan helped Dach a lot. Dach had 38 points in 58 games.

Yes, in 2022-2023 Kirby Dach and Sean Monahan played 45 minutes together 5v5.

They did play together for 54 minutes on the power play though

Shockingly, they looked good together when the other team only had 4 players on the ice. (and actually, they produced an xGoal differential of +6.25/60 on the PP together, which would rank 25th in the league among power plays that year)

Kirby Dach had 18 points 5v5, good for 259th among forwards that year, (or 281st in points/60)

 

[TS Quint]

OP might be right. With a little luck he might break 40 points.

 

[HabsAddict]

About health...

Markov had multiple knee injuries and then came back for three 81 game seasons.

Dach has had a lot of bad luck. But it is luck and it does change.

 

[BLNY]

Yes, in 2022-2023 Kirby Dach and Sean Monahan played 45 minutes together 5v5.

They did play together for 54 minutes on the power play though

Shockingly, they looked good together when the other team only had 4 players on the ice. (and actually, they produced an xGoal differential of +6.25/60 on the PP together, which would rank 25th in the league among power plays that year)

Kirby Dach had 18 points 5v5, good for 259th among forwards that year, (or 281st in points/60)

If you want to limit Monahan's impact to "45 minutes" of 5-on-5 go ahead. They played 20 plus games together. Sat beside one another on the bench. They practised together everyday. The impact was noticeable and certainly more than minimizing it to 45 minutes.

It's a pivotal year for Kirby. No question. If he can't have a healthy season, his future as a top 6 player with the club fills with doubt.

 

[overlords]

I give him 25 games before he’s out for the season again

 

[dgibb10]

If you want to limit Monahan's impact to "45 minutes" of 5-on-5 go ahead. They played 20 plus games together. Sat beside one another on the bench. They practised together everyday. The impact was noticeable and certainly more than minimizing it to 45 minutes.

It's a pivotal year for Kirby. No question. If he can't have a healthy season, his future as a top 6 player with the club fills with doubt.

Except the claim was "Dach and Monahan looked really good together". And I am pointing out how little the sample size of them playing together actually was.

They played less than 1 games worth together. Tiny tiny sample size

 

[CallMeShaft]

He's made out of glass, so probably not.

If he could've kept relatively injury free since being drafted, I'd have felt better about his chances. But even if he played all 82 games this season, not sure he'd look amazing doing it; you don't usually see guys go from missing an entire season to coming back and playing a full level or two better than what they were prior to the injury.

 

[HabsAddict]

Amazing how bad luck is now "made out of glass".

I had a freak accident and spent last week in the hospital. Nobody who knows me from childhood would ever claim that I'm fragile (including massive Greek style, rifle butt in the head riots) yet shit happens.

A more realistic question, have his injuries created a phycological issue? THAT is a valid question and can be a huge comeback barrier. [mod]

 

[Canadienna]

Predicting injuries/health is a fools errand, but if he's healthy, people will start to remember why he was such a highly touted prospect.

I thinks fans have understandably forgotten about him. He's a prime candidate for a "surprise" breakout.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Amazing how bad luck is now "made out of glass".

I had a freak accident and spent last week in the hospital. Nobody who knows me from childhood would ever claim that I'm fragile (including massive Greek style, rifle butt in the head riots) yet shit happens.

A more realistic question, have his injuries created a phycological issue? THAT is a valid question and can be a huge comeback barrier.

The bottom line is that he's missed a lot of hockey over the years. That doesn't mean he's going to miss a lot more in the coming years but he definitely needs a nice healthy year.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Expected some Bel Biv Devoe content, leaving thread disappointed

 

[Treb]

What a terrible day to be literate

I'd have gone for the Big Boy Centre.

On the Dach subject, if he can stay healthy and play like last year, I think people will be surprised.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

He's gonna get injured 20 games into the season.

 

[Jeune Poulet]

Wouldn't be surprised if he and Guhle crashed into each other during their first shift and then managed to both miss the rest of the season.

 

[clydesdale line]

I think Dach just injured himself reading the OP's message.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Amazing how bad luck is now "made out of glass".

I had a freak accident and spent last week in the hospital. Nobody who knows me from childhood would ever claim that I'm fragile (including massive Greek style, rifle butt in the head riots) yet shit happens.

A more realistic question, have his injuries created a phycological issue? THAT is a valid question and can be a huge comeback barrier. Debating how "fragile" he is physically ranks as a 14 year old question.

He’s never played a full season at any level