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Maybe it's just in my head because of the TDL, but he's got some McDonagh in him- though without the PP ability. But from a size/mobility/skill/IQ standpoint, and the two way game, they have some similarities.Still think the Bieksa comparison from the draft works but I'd also throw in Hjalmarsson-lite.
Maybe it's just in my head because of the TDL, but he's got some McDonagh in him- though without the PP ability. But from a size/mobility/skill/IQ standpoint, and the two way game, they have some similarities.
Am not saying he's going to be McDonagh, just from a stylistic comparison they are similar.
He has to bulk up too if he wants his physicality to be as impactful as it was in Junior.I've made the same link before. He has many of the same qualities that McDonagh has. If he improves his speed he's going to be something else.
Maybe it's just in my head because of the TDL, but he's got some McDonagh in him- though without the PP ability. But from a size/mobility/skill/IQ standpoint, and the two way game, they have some similarities.
Am not saying he's going to be McDonagh, just from a stylistic comparison they are similar.
I also thought of McDonagh. But McDonagh's speed allowed him to cover the ice with ease. He was such a good shut down d man against us in the playoffs. He would always catch our forwards and take the puck away.
This is the defenseman of the top 4, which will look great together with the attacking defenseman , clean up after him and perform a rough job
Dahlin....In a year or two, trade Petry and let Juulsen be our 2nd pairing RD.
Mete will be the LD in one of our top 2 pairing.
Just need to add another top 4 LD
Dahlin....
On the right side?.....yes, I now remember seeing him play there, don't know if that was on the PP or is he there full time.....He actually plays RD most frequently. His best moves are cutting to the center so I'd keep him there.
On the right side?.....yes, I now remember seeing him play there, don't know if that was on the PP or is he there full time.....
More or less full time. Though with half of the shifts in a game starting on the fly, and his roaming style he plays pretty much everywhere. But I can't recall a faceoff that I've seen him lined up on the left.
Interesting, I dont remember seeing anyone ever list him as a right D but instead as a left D.
He actually plays RD most frequently. His best moves are cutting to the center so I'd keep him there.
I knew he would be NHL ready soon but I'm impressed. I don't think he plays in the AHL again.
I noticed this too but thought it was temporary. I'm sure he can play both sides? Lets say we get lucky and draft Dahlin... Where do you play him in our line-up? We wouldn't put him on the 3rd pair RD with Alzner, Benn or Schemko would we?
Also, I think we should entertain the idea of Petry playing on the left side at some point. Might open things up in our defense pairings moving forward. I remember Petry playing LD with Sergachev last year in pre-season a bit. Not sure how comfortable he is there.
Dahlin / Weber
Mete / Petry
Alzner / Juulsen
Benn, Schlemko
or
Mete / Weber
Petry / Dahlin
Alzner / Juulsen
Benn, Schlemko
or (if no Dahlin)...
Mete / Weber
Petry / Juulsen
Alzner / Schlemko
Benn
I noticed this too but thought it was temporary. I'm sure he can play both sides? Lets say we get lucky and draft Dahlin... Where do you play him in our line-up? We wouldn't put him on the 3rd pair RD with Alzner, Benn or Schemko would we?
Also, I think we should entertain the idea of Petry playing on the left side at some point. Might open things up in our defense pairings moving forward. I remember Petry playing LD with Sergachev last year in pre-season a bit. Not sure how comfortable he is there.
Dahlin / Weber
Mete / Petry
Alzner / Juulsen
Benn, Schlemko
or
Mete / Weber
Petry / Dahlin
Alzner / Juulsen
Benn, Schlemko
or (if no Dahlin)...
Mete / Weber
Petry / Juulsen
Alzner / Schlemko
Benn
Another development success by Sly.
Already this year we see Sly whip D -LO into shape in just 13 games, then there is Carr, Scherbak, Froese and Hudon.
Lol. Lets face it guys, Sly isnt going anywhere.
Froese eitherJuulsen and Dlo didnt stay in the AHL long enough to get messed up lol