Prospect Info: Jonathan Dahlen

[Billy Kvcmu]

Think Dahlen is still coming to North America to play for the Comets in the playoffs this year? Best of 7 coming up. If they win it they enter the SHL Playoffs.
Then he could easily be named to Team Sweden for the World Cup in May.

I believe his appearance here this Spring is just more Benning smoke blowing because he has no control whatsoever where this kid plays.

Also reading about how Vaxjo is offering Elias a big contract to re-sign there next season. Anyone else seeing this? He isn't committed to coming to North America yet as he isn't signed and doesn't have to until June, 2021. Wouldn't that be a bite?

There’s a chance that Dahlen won’t play for Utica this season if he knows he will and wants to play in the WC (which I doubt they will select him), or if he just doesn’t want to for reasons
You’re over thinking a bit about Pettersson, I don’t think Vaxjo can afford to hand out a bigger contract than an ELC with maximum bonuses.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

It works somehow in Soccer. Historic teams do sometimes get relegated and have to fight their way back in. But there is no draft, and it seems like way more club development from very young ages.

Tons of soccer clubs in Europe have been around for longer than a century...
There’s a difference in fans loyalty compare to here

 

[Bad Goalie]

There’s a chance that Dahlen won’t play for Utica this season if he knows he will and wants to play in the WC (which I doubt they will select him)
You’re over thinking a bit about Pettersson, I don’t think Vaxjo can afford to hand out a bigger contract than an ELC with maximum bonuses.

You are assuming the $ for one more year is the only consideration he's making. He knows his size and he knows they hit a lot more in the NHL and he just might want to mature a bit more. Boeser is a lot older and bigger and as the Canucks top player he was targeted a lot and was beat up by the time they shut him down. Maybe Elias would like to get stronger before he subjects himself to that. A big injury could curtail a career and don't think he isn't aware of that. He has time (June 1, 2021) and no one can force him to sign. I don't think the Swedes bleed to be NHL players with the same depth that North Americans do. Their life in Sweden is comfortable and long careers are possible and the money sets them up just fine for life. I really don't think he is in any kind of desperate hurry.

All that aside, I think you will see him in camp next year and his decision to sign or return to Sweden will be made then.

 

[ziploc]

Tons of soccer clubs in Europe have been around for longer than a century...
There’s a difference in fans loyalty compare to here

Very true. Still would have done my heart good to see Toronto or Edmonton relegated at some point over the last 25 years. That being said, the Canucks would not have made it out of the 70's.

 

[timbermen]

I watched some of the game,Dahlin was flying.Great talent,very quick and skilled with the puck.Top level prospect next year,i'm convinced after watching parts of the last few games.

 

[coldsteel79]

You are assuming the $ for one more year is the only consideration he's making. He knows his size and he knows they hit a lot more in the NHL and he just might want to mature a bit more. Boeser is a lot older and bigger and as the Canucks top player he was targeted a lot and was beat up by the time they shut him down. Maybe Elias would like to get stronger before he subjects himself to that. A big injury could curtail a career and don't think he isn't aware of that. He has time (June 1, 2021) and no one can force him to sign. I don't think the Swedes bleed to be NHL players with the same depth that North Americans do. Their life in Sweden is comfortable and long careers are possible and the money sets them up just fine for life. I really don't think he is in any kind of desperate hurry.

All that aside, I think you will see him in camp next year and his decision to sign or return to Sweden will be made then.

I wouldn’t mind if he took another year in the shl, less chance of injury while he gets bigger and stronger.

 

[M2Beezy]

Think Dahlen is still coming to North America to play for the Comets in the playoffs this year? Best of 7 coming up. If they win it they enter the SHL Playoffs.
Then he could easily be named to Team Sweden for the World Cup in May.

I believe his appearance here this Spring is just more Benning smoke blowing because he has no control whatsoever where this kid plays.

Also reading about how Vaxjo is offering Elias a big contract to re-sign there next season. Anyone else seeing this? He isn't committed to coming to North America yet as he isn't signed and doesn't have to until June, 2021. Wouldn't that be a bite?

Well thats HUGELY worrying about Pettersson. Maybe he doesnt want to sign here? If he goes back to Europe for another year that aint good and doesnt look good for loyalty to the team that drafted him. Hopefully is not the case but something to keep an eye on i guess

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

You are assuming the $ for one more year is the only consideration he's making. He knows his size and he knows they hit a lot more in the NHL and he just might want to mature a bit more. Boeser is a lot older and bigger and as the Canucks top player he was targeted a lot and was beat up by the time they shut him down. Maybe Elias would like to get stronger before he subjects himself to that. A big injury could curtail a career and don't think he isn't aware of that. He has time (June 1, 2021) and no one can force him to sign. I don't think the Swedes bleed to be NHL players with the same depth that North Americans do. Their life in Sweden is comfortable and long careers are possible and the money sets them up just fine for life. I really don't think he is in any kind of desperate hurry.

All that aside, I think you will see him in camp next year and his decision to sign or return to Sweden will be made then.

Let’s say he wants to mature a bit more before making the nhl, then it’s up to the management to persuade him to play in Utica. There’s literally no benefit for this organization if he plays another year in Vaxjo.

 

[Grantham]

Well thats HUGELY worrying about Pettersson. Maybe he doesnt want to sign here? If he goes back to Europe for another year that aint good and doesnt look good for loyalty to the team that drafted him. Hopefully is not the case but something to keep an eye on i guess

 

[Verviticus]

im down for pettersson not coming to NA until benning f***s off so he cant save his miserable f***ing job

 

[Starships]

 

[Zombotron]

he looks like the kid on the box of a wal-mart inflatable pool

 

[Jyrki21]

Also reading about how Vaxjo is offering Elias a big contract to re-sign there next season. Anyone else seeing this? He isn't committed to coming to North America yet as he isn't signed and doesn't have to until June, 2021. Wouldn't that be a bite?

If you're referring to the post here made by @lakers11, he was joking.

 

[CherryToke]

Well thats HUGELY worrying about Pettersson. Maybe he doesnt want to sign here? If he goes back to Europe for another year that aint good and doesnt look good for loyalty to the team that drafted him. Hopefully is not the case but something to keep an eye on i guess

Ridiculous comment per usual.. If he doesn't come over next year it's because he doesn't feel physically ready for the NHL yet.

I wonder why you say this about EVERY prospect..

 

[Askel]

Thanks! If you have any thoughts or info about the match-up, I'd bet I'm not alone in wanting to read them. Predictions? Interesting players on Karlskrona? Any rivalry between the two teams? Etc. etc.

Karlskrona and timrå has always never met. Karlskrona went to SHL basically the same time as Timrå was relegated. They are also not close geograficly, so no rivalry.

Hard to tell who is going to win this. Karlskrona has been playing in a better league all season, but losing. They are used to a higher pace than Timrå. Timrå has a lot of good young players though (Dahlen is the best of them) and is a classic hockey town. It will IMO be a close series, hopefully Timrå comes out on top.

Alså Dahlen should not spend more time in Sweden its time for him to come to North America and try out for the NHL. I think he needs a year in AHL and then hell be ready.

 

[Pip]

I watched some of the game,Dahlin was flying.Great talent,very quick and skilled with the puck.Top level prospect next year,i'm convinced after watching parts of the last few games.

Probably why he’s projected to go first overall this year

 

[Pip]

Ridiculous comment per usual.. If he doesn't come over next year it's because he doesn't feel physically ready for the NHL yet.

I wonder why you say this about EVERY prospect..

It would be worrying if he doesn’t come over next year. If he’s not ready for the NHL he should be playing in the AHL where there is direct control over his development.

 

[rune74]

Probably why he’s projected to go first overall this year

Pretty sure he is talking about the fwd.

 

[Pip]

Pretty sure he is talking about the fwd.

I know I was making a terrible joke

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Rick Dhaliwal on Twitter

 

[Bad Goalie]

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Doesn't sound from this like he has plans to be in Utica this year at playoff time. If you read between the lines it doesn't sound like he means he needs to work real hard to be in the AHL. Thta response sounds like he is referring to the NHL.

Can't listen to what Jim says because he just blows smoke up everyone's ass just to make them think he is on top of things. This is just like he said Utica would have to have a playmaking center before for the last 2 seasons. Not.
Just like he said Dahlen would be in Utica for this season. One day. Just like he changed that to Dahlen would be in Utica at the halfway mark. Nope. Just like he now says Dahlen will be in Utica for the playoffs. ???-TBD.

In actuality, he has no idea, because Dahlen and his agent decide what Dahlen will do. That's the way it's been since he was acquired.

 

[rune74]

Doesn't sound from this like he has plans to be in Utica this year at playoff time. If you read between the lines it doesn't sound like he means he needs to work real hard to be in the AHL. Thta response sounds like he is referring to the NHL.

Can't listen to what Jim says because he just blows smoke up everyone's ass just to make them think he is on top of things. This is just like he said Utica would have to have a playmaking center before for the last 2 seasons. Not.
Just like he said Dahlen would be in Utica for this season. One day. Just like he changed that to Dahlen would be in Utica at the halfway mark. Nope. Just like he now says Dahlen will be in Utica for the playoffs. ???-TBD.

In actuality, he has no idea, because Dahlen and his agent decide what Dahlen will do. That's the way it's been since he was acquired.

I get that you want him there, but where he has been this year has not been bad for the canucks. I also am glad to hear he wants to push to be on Vancouver....I would never want a prospect to aim to play in the AHL and not look at the bigger picture. That's not to say he won't play down there, just that if he can push to play in the bigs and be productive I would want him there. Also, if he isn't ready I would want him in the A.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I get that you want him there, but where he has been this year has not been bad for the canucks. I also am glad to hear he wants to push to be on Vancouver....I would never want a prospect to aim to play in the AHL and not look at the bigger picture. That's not to say he won't play down there, just that if he can push to play in the bigs and be productive I would want him there. Also, if he isn't ready I would want him in the A.

The poster is a Comets fan top to bottom, give it a rest

 

[rune74]

The poster is a Comets fan top to bottom, give it a rest

So? That doesn't make a difference when talking about the player.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

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