Confirmed with Link: [VAN/OTT] Canucks trade F Alex Burrows to OTT for F Jonathan Dahlén

[Ryp37]

Waiting to see final details but looks good so far

 

[Snatcher Demko]

Honestly if that was the return for Hansen I would have been fine with it.

 

[Bourdon]

I'm still waiting to hear we have added a pick

BUT

reports are Ottawa is throwing in a 2nd?????? I feel like its too good to be true

I know right? Potentially the equivalent of two 2nds? This makes me hate Benning a little less.

 

[Nucker101]

Are you guys are you aren't reading it as "Dahlen, the former Sens 2nd round pick"

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[The Stig]

I'm still waiting to hear we have added a pick

BUT

reports are Ottawa is throwing in a 2nd?????? I feel like its too good to be true

I misread the thing. Ignore me, I'm on T3s atm lol

 

[Zombotron]

YOH-nat-an DAH-lain.

You're welcome.

 

[quat]

First and foremost - I think that's a strong return for Burrows. I'm equal parts pleased and impressed.

But more than that, I'm pretty melancholy. Burrows is one of my favorite players to ever put on a Canuck uniform. Seemed like he was involved in every big goal and moment that this team had for the last 12 years. To see him not only ship out, but also sign an extension and thereby close the door on coming back here to finish his career...that's tough.

He'll always be the biggest rags to riches story of inspiration this team has had, and he'll always be our Dragon Slayer. All the best in Ottawa, Burr. They're lucky to have you.

Expresses my thoughts as well. Thanks for this.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Still a little surprised Burrows waived for this. Doesn't help the family stay in Van and playoffs are not guaranteed. those were his two top considerations.

 

[Scygen]

5'11 176 pounds..
definatly has a lot of filling in to do... He'll probably play in the AHL next year if not one more year in the Sweden?

 

[The Stig]

Are you guys are you aren't reading it as "Dahlen, the former Sens 2nd round pick"

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Yea my bad on that. Ya'll can blame me for it.

Sorry everyone!

 

[Wo Yorfat]

Love Burr, hope it goes well for him. I'm ignorant re prospects but folks seem happy so it works for me.

 

[Red]

Best Benning trade of all time

Burrows will be very missed though. Loved him as a Canuck.

 

[TruGr1t]

Still a little surprised Burrows waived for this. Doesn't help the family stay in Van and playoffs are not guaranteed. those were his two top considerations.

They were saying Burrows can drive around 90 minutes to where he grew up. Probably got a lot of family in the region to help with the kids, etc.

 

[Jarko2004]

Don't believe that trade at all. Sorry but this is Jim Benning.

He would open any trade discussion with "Hi would you like Alex Burrows? We don't think he's worth very much."

 

[Donuts]

we got dahlen! now lets get dahlin next year

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Still a little surprised Burrows waived for this. Doesn't help the family stay in Van and playoffs are not guaranteed. those were his two top considerations.

I'm guessing the certainty provided by a two-year extension for millions of dollars (and the proximity to his home province) were big factors. Stable future for his family vs. a short term opportunity to go on a playoff run.

 

[Slapshot_11]

is the trade done? this is too good to be true

 

[OmniSens]

Congrats on stealing this trade, boys and girls. You'll love Dahlen. Future gem!

 

[Paulinvancouver]

Another nice move by Benning.

I'm a little concerned about his size, and that he's in the second league over there, but the value is strong on this trade, so it will appease the casual fan.

Hope to see this guy in the league in a few years!

 

[VanCity Millionaires]

Very sad to see Burrows go. I'll be wearing my Burrows SCF jersey at tomorrow night's game for sure now.

Glad of all the teams he goes to that he lands on a Canadian team, and in Ottawa no less.

Finally, hard to see what Benning slipped into Dorion's tea that got him to agree to this. 6 foot Sweedish forward, 19 years old, greatly improved stats since drafted 42nd overall, with NHL bloodlines... Probably would have been a first rounder this year.

I like Burrows, a lot, but that is quite the return for a 35 year old player clearly in his twilight years.

 

[biturbo19]

First and foremost - I think that's a strong return for Burrows. I'm equal parts pleased and impressed.

But more than that, I'm pretty melancholy. Burrows is one of my favorite players to ever put on a Canuck uniform. Seemed like he was involved in every big goal and moment that this team had for the last 12 years. To see him not only ship out, but also sign an extension and thereby close the door on coming back here to finish his career...that's tough.

He'll always be the biggest rags to riches story of inspiration this team has had, and he'll always be our Dragon Slayer. All the best in Ottawa, Burr. They're lucky to have you.

Yeah. Pretty much. Burrows was a Canuck through and through and it's kinda sad to see him go. But that's where this team is at right now, it's time to turn the page. Not many holdovers left.


And mostly...that's a really solid return. A lot better than i honestly would've expected for Burrows. I quite like Dahlen. He's got a ton of upside. He can also rip the puck real good.

 

[The Stig]

 

[Bourdon]

http://thehockeywriters.com/jonathan-dahlen-the-next-ones-2016-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/

Dahlen's scouting report: An offensive player with great vision, agility, and quick wrist shot. His numbers this year in the Allsvenskan are arguably better than Forsberg's in their respective draft+1 years.

 

[bishonen91]

rendulic going up now

 

[Bad News Benning]

Love Burr, hope it goes well for him. I'm ignorant re prospects but folks seem happy so it works for me.

Nobody knows if dahlen works out but this is the type of upside the canucks should be targeting in trade. Increases your odds of striking gold the more of these lottery tickets you get.