Player Discussion Kirby Dach: Welcome to Montreal part 2

[Miller Time]

There's no rumors except fans throwing this proposal around.

Scout's Analysis: How the Edmonton Oilers should approach trade deadline

Former scout Jason Bukala starts a weekly series on how the Canadian NHL teams should approach the trade deadline with a look at the Edmonton Oilers and their need for better team defence.

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[Guy Larose]

Scout's Analysis: How the Edmonton Oilers should approach trade deadline

Former scout Jason Bukala starts a weekly series on how the Canadian NHL teams should approach the trade deadline with a look at the Edmonton Oilers and their need for better team defence.

www.sportsnet.ca

That is not a rumor, it's them saying what they should do.

 

[Miller Time]

That is not a rumor, it's them saying what they should do.

 

[Canadienna]

He's way more solid on his skates than I gave him credit for early on.

Hope he continues to get a mean streak. Kid is 21!

 

[Guy Larose]

Facepalm all you want, it's still someone saying what they'd like to see, not what they've heard coming from the team.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Was he alright from the Gudas knee attempt?

 

[Rob Sense]

Dach is gonna be a beast. Love the stare down on goon Gudass. I had missed the hit on Clusterf*ck!

 

[ReHabs]

Hot take? You're satisfied with Suzuki as a #1C moving forward? I'm not.

Dach is 8 points behind Suzuki and trending upwards. Watch him overtake Suzuki in points by the end of the season. Also imagine what the points would look like if Dach had been centering Caufield all season.

Why do we need to choose?

It's a very good problem to have. I want Dach to be more of a protagonist -- Suzuki already is a protagonist even if he's been ice-cold for some time. I think Suzuki's trajectory is undeniable but Dach's emergence is fantastic itself. If Dach does finish the season with 60pts that'll be massive... he's on pace for 52 right now so that means he'll have to score more often until the end of the season.

At this time neither Dach nor Suzuki are the production machines we need to compete with actually good teams, but they're both trending up and have not stagnated.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Dach is gonna be a beast. Love the stare down on goon Gudass. I had missed the hit on Clusterf*ck!

But he's "soft" I was told, after having watched his development in juniors and seen him play in the NHL as one of my favorite draft prospects.

 

[Deebs]

He's way more solid on his skates than I gave him credit for early on.

Hope he continues to get a mean streak. Kid is 21!

He's been such a passive player in the past I too really hope he can ramp up his spirited/physical play. He's a monster in terms of size but it means nothing without the proper mindset. Maybe he's starting to have enough self belief where he knows he can dominant physically. It would elevate his game tremendously imo.

 

[danyhabsfan]

Probably my 2nd favorite forward after Caufield.

He's a beast.

 

[Andy]

He could have easily had 3 assists yesterday, if some forwards could finish the chances.

He looks good at centre.

 

[Hannibal]

Beast. Freaking beast. We need more players like him. Big, skill and tough.

I really see the Getzlaf comparaison and he’s starting to show that Getzlaf’s toughness. Love it.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Beast. Freaking beast. We need more players like him. Big, skill and tough.

I really see the Getzlaf comparaison and he’s starting to show that Getzlaf’s toughness. Love it.

The greatest thing with Getzlaf is that he excelled against other top centers. His stats actually underrate him because of this. He was not someone who pad up his stats against weak opposition like most other players.

If Dach can become that, good for us. But there's a long road ahead...

 

[Paddy17]

Slaf, Heineman, Mesar, Farrell, Roy, Ylonen, Touch, Rohrer.... Easily 1-2 top 6 wingers to complement the elite CC

You forgot Mysak...

 

[danyhabsfan]

You forgot Mysak...

 

[KevSkillz4]

No point yesterday but should have at least 2 assists. Great game from Dach against Florida. He show skill, great hands, great passing ability, great hockey IQ and defensive play.

He can shoot too, this guy will be a really good player for many years to come. I think he have 1st line potential in him. It's a 100% sure that he is going to be a solid top 6 for Habs.

 

[Sterling Archer]

He's way more solid on his skates than I gave him credit for early on.

Hope he continues to get a mean streak. Kid is 21!

I love seeing Dach play a strong, physical game as his confidence is starting to come in. His skills are starting to show more and more along with his speed, and reach. He's always very noticable when he's on the ice and for all the good reasons. He's just scratching the surface of what he can be, and once the Habs can give him two effective wingers, I think he can become a no. 1 center. Caufield and even Suzuki struggled until they found each other and then they exploded. If they can find Dach a winger with that level of chemistry, oh boy, he can be a force out there.

 

[salbutera]

I love seeing Dach play a strong, physical game as his confidence is starting to come in. His skills are starting to show more and more along with his speed, and reach. He's always very noticable when he's on the ice and for all the good reasons. He's just scratching the surface of what he can be, and once the Habs can give him two effective wingers, I think he can become a no. 1 center. Caufield and even Suzuki struggled until they found each other and then they exploded. If they can find Dach a winger with that level of chemistry, oh boy, he can be a force out there.

Pastrnak the Czech had Chara the Slovak to mentor him from his 18-yr old season

Slaf-Dach-Pasta

Would be some type of payback for the Czech to mentor the Slovak now…

 

[Retired]

He's way more solid on his skates than I gave him credit for early on.

Hope he continues to get a mean streak. Kid is 21!

Same, I thought he looked lanky early on and kind of “chill” for a guy some were calling tough. Reverse hits show good iq too.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Pastrnak the Czech had Chara the Slovak to mentor him from his 18-yr old season

Slaf-Dach-Pasta

Would be some type of payback for the Czech to mentor the Slovak now…

We can all dream but I think Pasta is a Bruin for a looong time.

Maybe Fantilli or Will Smith could fill that role, or even PLD. Hopefully Habs will have lots of options.

 

[SlafySZN]

Same, I thought he looked lanky early on and kind of “chill” for a guy some were calling tough. Reverse hits show good iq too.

I don’t think anyone were calling him tough. It’s because some said he was soft so we had to tell them he wasn’t soft and some argued he was when they didn’t see him play at all.

 

[badfish]

He makes it look easy with his skating and hands, but the reality is what he does is very hard and few players can do it. His moves, and wrap around attempt leading to Andersons goal the other night was so graceful.

 

[Miller Time]

You forgot Mysak...

Meh... If he makes it to top 6 caliber NHLer, I think it would be moreso in his late 20's, like Pleks, rather than in the near future.

But Im sure he appreciates your optimism

 

[danyhabsfan]

Meh... If he makes it to top 6 caliber NHLer, I think it would be moreso in his late 20's, like Pleks, rather than in the near future.

But Im sure he appreciates your optimism

Hello my friend

I thought you're gonna stop this nonsense Plekanec comparable.

late 20's but not like Plek.

Plekanec played 2 game in the NHL at 21-22. Then the lockout (which he would have probably played in the NHL probably) and he was a NHL regular after that at 23-24.

Plekanec had 46 pts in his first AHL season at 20-21 years old. Mysak has 3.