LD Rasmus Dahlin (2018, 1st, BUF) Part 3

[KapG]

One of my favourite players to watch, up there with Marner.

 

[Boxscore]

Does Housley still use him on the Top PP?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Does Housley still use him on the Top PP?

I was watching Buffalo against Edmonton the other day and he was on the first PP with Ristolainen, Eichel, Reinhart and Skinner.

 

[Breakers]

It's funny how much that hip check set off Tkachuk.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Pacing for 45 points, that’s impressive for an 18 year old defenceman.

 

[Havre]

Pacing for 45 points, that’s impressive for an 18 year old defenceman.

Or as one of the Canucks commentator said the other day during the Edmonton-game; "Dahlin is playing well even if he isn't producing that many points" (or something like that)

 

[sabrebuild]

Does Housley still use him on the Top PP?

Strong side he is on the halfwall opposite of Eichel.

Weak side he is up and down, usually a one timer if he drifts down by Reinhart cross ice pass.

If he stays high, they are usually looking to bring it back to Eichel for a one timer.

Risto at the top.

 

[Red Solo Cup]

Or as one of the Canucks commentator said the other day during the Edmonton-game; "Dahlin is playing well even if he isn't producing that many points" (or something like that)

that was so funny, i was like “yea, sure. have you done your homework at all?”

 

[Diamonddog01]

I think I was one of the first people to suggest that Pettersson should go 1OA and I think I also started the Datsyuk comparisons, so no one could confuse me with someone who dislikes Pettersson, but I think you have to give the Calder to Dahlin if this continues.

What he's doing has only two precedents. The only 18 year old defensemen with a higher PPG average were his coach Phil Housley and Bobby Orr. He's also on pace to score more points this season than Orr, considering Orr only played 61 games, scoring 41 points. What Pettersson is doing is great, and he's going to be one of the best forwards in the NHL during his career. What Dahlin is doing is nearly unprecedented in hockey history. If his defensive game comes along, he could challenge for the Norris in his second season.

Yes....if Dahlin keeps this up it makes things very interesting. Doubt he will win it due to defenceman bias but you never know. Kid is a beast, and happy that the 70's expansion cousins just landed two stars.

Very stoked to watch Dahlin tonight.

 

[The Norris Division]

Dahlin with 2 more assists tonight giving him 28 points on the season and a 47 point pace. Plus 4 on the night.
18 years old. Still.

 

[Ace]

8 points in his last 7.

 

[Mbraunm]

Kid has remarkable talent!

 

[Ace]

Those guys turned out okish.

Still has the rest of the season before his 19th birthday

 

[Ace]

That’s a Night right there

 

[nickdawg95]

someone post the Vid of the Thompson Goal, that was all dahlin oh yeah baby

 

[AustonsNostrils]

 

[4Twenty]

Pacing for 45 points, that’s impressive for an 18 year old defenceman.

Impressive? It's more than that, I don't think people understand how impactful he's been and how rare it is.

What he's doing at 18 is beyond impressive. He's having the best 18 year old season for a defensman since Bobby Orr from what I can surmise.

NHL.com - Stats

Wish I could sort by age, because very few of the guys on that list were actually 18.

Wish I read the whole thread before posting this, poster Pavel Buchnevich already mentioned most of this.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Impressive? It's more than that, I don't think people understand how impactful he's been and how rare it is.

What he's doing at 18 is beyond impressive. He's having the best 18 year old season for a defensman since Bobby Orr from what I can surmise.

NHL.com - Stats

Wish I could sort by age, because very few of the guys on that list were actually 18.

Wish I read the whole thread before posting this, poster Pavel Buchnevich already mentioned most of this.

Yep like I said impressive

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

He's going to so ridiculously good when his skating gets better.

 

[Kcb12345]

He's going to so ridiculously good when his skating gets better.

His skating is good. You know what would make him wayyy better? A good and powerful shot. He'd be quite the goal scorer with all the chances he gets if he could capitalize

 

[Ace]

He started ripping them much harder and better while he was playing opposite Eichel on the top PP. it was a real step forward in the area he was working on.

So of course Phil moved him off the top PP.

I hate him.

 

[lawrence]

he is starting to hit the mark more. Much more effective then his 1st 2 months. He is breaking out into the star he was drafted too.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

His skating is good. You know what would make him wayyy better? A good and powerful shot. He'd be quite the goal scorer with all the chances he gets if he could capitalize

His skating is good but not great. He can definitely make it great though.

And yea a harder shot would definitely help as well.

 

[ijuka]

What he's doing at 18 is beyond impressive. He's having the best 18 year old season for a defensman since Bobby Orr from what I can surmise.

Phil Housley did.

But yeah, he's really picked it up. He's generating a lot more proper chances than he did early in the season, too. Hopefully he gets a bit better finish down the line. Could be a 30 goal D with all these chances, even.

 

[Samsonite23]

His skating is good but not great. He can definitely make it great though.

And yea a harder shot would definitely help as well.

...his skating is good but not great? I honestly can’t tell if you’re serious.