Prospect Info: Jonathan Dahlen

[Catamarca Livin]

Nylander played in the Allsvenskan at 16 and 17.

He played there during his draft year 27 points in 35 points. He scored better in the Shl like Petterson is.

 

[StreetHawk]

I was shocked that he didn't start the season with the Comets. Another baffling decision. Wanted to see him get NHL games this year.

He had mono and lost a good chunk of weight. Would have been set back. Probably asking too much for him to play in a more physical league, with a smaller rink when he has to regain that weight.

Ideally, would have liked to see him move up divisions in Sweden, like Pettersson.

Dahlen is likely in the AHL over the NHL next season, kind of like Goldy, which is probably the way to go.

 

[Catamarca Livin]

Will be interesting it is very likely he would be ppg or higher in the shl as well. He is over twice the ppg average of his closest teammate this year and was even with Petterson last year. He is still an unknown but i would say there were times were he would be our top prospect.

 

[Pip]

Will be interesting it is very likely he would be ppg or higher in the shl as well. He is over twice the ppg average of his closest teammate this year and was even with Petterson last year. He is still an unknown but i would say there were times were he would be our top prospect.

I think the bolded is a massive stretch, and I like Dahlen a lot.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Is Dahlen no longer going to Brynas? I can't find any info anywhere...

 

[me2]

Ideally he moves to SEL in January, and then joins the Canucks for 4-5 games at end of our season since we're already burning a year on his contract so might as well see what he can do in NHL before going to AHL after Canucks season is done.

Sounds like a plan, maybe even skip SHL. Trade Vanek and open a spot.

 

[Cogburn]

So...January out clause is looking pretty good now, isn't it?

Baertschi, Bo and Sutter all being out is brutal, and I have a feeling they may bring Dahlen is as a midseason boost if we're not in a playoff spot.

 

[vancityluongo]

Is Dahlen better than Goldobin? Keep him in Sweden if he's just going to be in the pressbox

 

[Cogburn]

He's a center. I think that would out weigh being better or worse then anyone he'd potentially replace. We presently have Dowd, Sutter, Granlund, Gagner and probably Gaunce floating in and out of center positions in our bottom six. Assuming Sutter is back on time, and centering our 4th/shutdown line, Dahlen would be have to be a better fit at C then anyone else I've listed.

As I said though, this would be if we're not doing so hot. If the experiment fails, we're no further behind, but we can waive/trade a redundant asset.

 

[ihaveyuidonttouchme]

He's a center. I think that would out weigh being better or worse then anyone he'd potentially replace. We presently have Dowd, Sutter, Granlund, Gagner and probably Gaunce floating in and out of center positions in our bottom six. Assuming Sutter is back on time, and centering our 4th/shutdown line, Dahlen would be have to be a better fit at C then anyone else I've listed.

As I said though, this would be if we're not doing so hot. If the experiment fails, we're no further behind, but we can waive/trade a redundant asset.

center? seen a few games and both times he's been a winger mostly LW

 

[vancityluongo]

center? seen a few games and both times he's been a winger mostly LW

Yeah, and I don't know of anyone here who projects him as a center in the NHL, but that just adds to the question. Will Travis Green give him meaningful minutes in the NHL? We currently have Goldobin as a benchmark of a player he feels needs to "mature" and develop further before being trusted every night. Is Dahlen ahead of him? There's a two year developmental gap there, so that seems unlikely. Sutter, Gagner, Gaunce, Chaput, Dowd, Burmistrov and Granlund are all considered centers... simply due to volume, that's a tougher group to get minutes ahead of the left side of Vanek, one of Granlund/Gaunce and Goldobin. Maybe Jake and Eriksson can be included, but they have been rotating as RW with the Sedins. The left side maybe opens up if Vanek is traded, as unlikely as that is...but Goldobin is still probably ahead of him.

But at center, even in the scenario where the team is totally out of it, there are too many bodies. Add that it would be a complete 180 for Green to play a kid with no AHL/SHL experience over a seasoned vet like Chaput or Dowd (even in garbage time) and I just don't see how the NHL is a feasible option.

 

[Catamarca Livin]

maybe Utica with chance of promotion like Nylander did? Chance too play in Nhl this year. Cannot gift him spot in Nhl but great opportunity for him with issues of ahl team

 

[timw33]

maybe Utica with chance of promotion like Nylander did? Chance too play in Nhl this year. Cannot gift him spot in Nhl but great opportunity for him with issues of ahl team

It would be good if he's on the AHL playoff roster for sure, but we are burning off a year of his ELC no matter what this year so would be ideal to give him a few NHL games to get a handle on where he's at, then send to the AHL for (hopefully) a playoff run.

 

[Askel]

center? seen a few games and both times he's been a winger mostly LW

He is not a center, he is LW. People need to stop thinking he is a Center. He haven't played Center in at least 3 years. I think he has played some RW this year but he is mainly a LW.

 

[scorvat53]

In a perfect world we would sell high on Vanek and slot Dahlen in @ the TDL.

 

[M2Beezy]

In a perfect world we would sell high on Vanek and slot Dahlen in @ the TDL.

Yeah that makes sense hopefully Benning can find another Benning to scam

 

[Nuckles]

 

[DFAC]

That’s fine. I would’ve liked to see him get some games in Utica but keep him away from the mess that is the Canucks. He would probably spend most of his time here in the pressbox or playing 7 mins a game with Gaunce

 

[clunk]

He should be playing North American hockey. Not sure this is a wise career decision, but hopefully he can adapt next season.

 

[FroshaugFan2]

We'll that pretty disappointing.

The best laid plans...

 

[iceburg]

Starting to get a little nervous about the hype around Dahlen. He's a good prospect that needs development time. He is a little better than a pt per game player in a league that isn't as good as the AHL. Elias Pettersson is an exceptional prospect and people should be very careful about making a direct comparison or expecting Dahlen to follow a similar path.
Pettersson should never see the AHL. I expect Dahlen to come over to the AHL next year and take some time to transition. In fact, it's more likely than not that he spends the entire year in Utica. That time will define whether he's ready for an NHL job.

 

[VeteranNetPresence]

Something is up with this guy.. just a vibe i'm getting

 

[PhilMick]

So who exactly makes this call? The owner of Timra? I don't understand how the rights work over there.

 

[FroshaugFan2]

So who exactly makes this call? The owner of Timra? I don't understand how the rights work over there.

It's Dahlen's choice. He has an out clause with Timra, so he is free to sign with a SHL team or come over to North America.

 

[cc]

Hopefully, it just means he's a loyal player and doesn't want to abandon the team mid-season.