LW/C Jonathan Dahlen (2016, 42nd, OTT; traded to VAN; traded to SJS)

[Scorcho]

Ondrej Palat 7th round 2011.

Andreas Johnson is looking like the next one.

sorry. but no, Johnson will not be a star at this level...
He may make it to the NHL, but his upside is probably 3rd line complementary piece

 

[Scorcho]

25-45 seems about right.

If Dineen is gone by the devil's pick, I'd hope that Dahlen Is available. We have a glut of LW/C but I like him anyway

 

[UpsideHockey]

THW goes in depth on Dahlen:

Jonathan Dahlen – The Next Ones: 2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

 

[SensBrawler]

Drafted 42 overall by the Sens.

 

[Altimus]

I see a lot of good remarks on him so far. Sounds like a good pick.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

I really wanted the Blues to get him with either the 26th or 35th pick. I can't complain with Kyrou, but Dahlen would have been such a needed skill boost.

Good pick by Ottawa, as per usual.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Great thread to read through (read every post) to get a primer on this guy. I'm stoked after reading.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Great season so far. 14 points in 18 games.

 

[VictorLustig]

Great season so far. 14 points in 18 games.

I honestly expected a bit more after his great finnish to last season.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

I honestly expected a bit more after his great finnish to last season.

Expected more? Scoring at close to PPG pace in Allsvenskan is hard in itself, doing it at 18 is super impressive.

 

[Johnny Danger]

someone watching him? how is he doing?

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

How long til the sens get rid of him as well? (hes swedish, so)

 

[2XPRO31]

How long til the sens get rid of him as well? (hes swedish, so)

Their Captain is Swedish

 

[VictorLustig]

Anyone got any update on Dahlen? Anyone see him play live?

He hasn't been spectacular like he was at the end of last season. Didn't stand out much in the recent 4-nations tournament either. He's having a solid season but a lot of people before the season thought he'd be the best player in Allsvenskan, which he obviously hasn't been

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

2 more goals today.

12 shots on net too

 

[TimeZone]

Better than Liljegren I take it?

 

[BondraTime]

Better than Liljegren I take it?

Right now? Possibly.

As a prospect? No.

He has 2 years on Liljegren.

 

[JimboA]

Better than Liljegren I take it?

I think you mixed up this guy with Rasmus Dahlin

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Vancouver!

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Benning did well.... REAL well with this acquisition

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

How long til the sens get rid of him as well? (hes swedish, so)

good call on this from a few months ago haha

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Benning did very well bringing this guy in. Far from a sure thing in the NHL or even AHL, but Dahlén oozes skill that Vancouver (at least currently) very much lacks. He should've been a 1st rounder last year, and I said that even before the draft.

 

[TimeZone]

I think you mixed up this guy with Rasmus Dahlin

I sure did. Not quite sure how I missed the first name here.

 

[kooner91]

First off, I'm going to miss the dragon slayer. Watching him, Kesler, and Bieksa leave is basically like taking the heart out of the 2011 Canucks which we all love. Ottawa fans will love him, the guy will teach your young players everything there is to know about work ethic and love for the sport, he's a great character guy.

That said, Benning made a tremendous trade for us.

I haven't looked too much at Dahlen since the draft, so how has his play been this year?

What is his potential?

How close is he to being NHL ready?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Seatoo]

First off, I'm going to miss the dragon slayer. Watching him, Kesler, and Bieksa leave is basically like taking the heart out of the 2011 Canucks which we all love. Ottawa fans will love him, the guy will teach your young players everything there is to know about work ethic and love for the sport, he's a great character guy.

That said, Benning made a tremendous trade for us.

I haven't looked too much at Dahlen since the draft, so how has his play been this year?

What is his potential?

How close is he to being NHL ready?

Thanks in advance.

This. Also how is his skating? I see some stuff saying he's a good skater and some that his skating isnt very good...was it bad and he already improved it?