Are people really that hung up on the word "generational"?
This place is weird.
This place is weird.
When's the last time you saw an 18 year old defenseman do that? Add video for proof.I've seen a number of defenders do that, lets also not forget that he did that against the LA Kings, the slowest and worst team in the NHL.
When's the last time you saw an 18 year old defenseman do that? Add video for proof.
I've seen a number of 18 year old defenders do that, lets also not forget that he did that against LA Apron Strings, the slowest and worst team in the beer league.
Why the need to pimp out Miro in every Dahlin thread?
No dahlin is not Generational.
I don't need proof, the proof is the fact that the LA Kings are essentially a team from a different era playing in the modern NHL, a slow as molasses team that is rightfully in the bottom of the NHL. This voids the video of Dahlin as very ordinary and not impressive whatsoever.
Post a video of Dahlin doing that against TOR, TBL, NSH, WPG, BOS, WSH etc and then we can talk.
Lol at playing down an 18 year Dman playing very well in the NHL.
Right!?Lol at playing down an 18 year Dman playing very well in the NHL.
If it was Wilmitch Nymarner doing that against them it would be ZOMGBBQ!!I don't need proof, the proof is the fact that the LA Kings are essentially a team from a different era playing in the modern NHL, a slow as molasses team that is rightfully in the bottom of the NHL. This voids the video of Dahlin as very ordinary and not impressive whatsoever.
Post a video of Dahlin doing that against TOR, TBL, NSH, WPG, BOS, WSH etc and then we can talk.
He looked pretty good in nearly ever game...especially against Toronto too bad Girgensons didn't hit the net from point blank after Dahlin skated through 3 Leafs.I don't need proof, the proof is the fact that the LA Kings are essentially a team from a different era playing in the modern NHL, a slow as molasses team that is rightfully in the bottom of the NHL. This voids the video of Dahlin as very ordinary and not impressive whatsoever.
Post a video of Dahlin doing that against TOR, TBL, NSH, WPG, BOS, WSH etc and then we can talk.
I don't need proof, the proof is the fact that the LA Kings are essentially a team from a different era playing in the modern NHL, a slow as molasses team that is rightfully in the bottom of the NHL. This voids the video of Dahlin as very ordinary and not impressive whatsoever.
Post a video of Dahlin doing that against TOR, TBL, NSH, WPG, BOS, WSH etc and then we can talk.
I've seen a number of defenders do that...
There are no words to describe how stupid this post isI don't need proof, the proof is the fact that the LA Kings are essentially a team from a different era playing in the modern NHL, a slow as molasses team that is rightfully in the bottom of the NHL. This voids the video of Dahlin as very ordinary and not impressive whatsoever.
Post a video of Dahlin doing that against TOR, TBL, NSH, WPG, BOS, WSH etc and then we can talk.
Elite goal post movingI don't need proof, the proof is the fact that the LA Kings are essentially a team from a different era playing in the modern NHL, a slow as molasses team that is rightfully in the bottom of the NHL. This voids the video of Dahlin as very ordinary and not impressive whatsoever.
Post a video of Dahlin doing that against TOR, TBL, NSH, WPG, BOS, WSH etc and then we can talk.
Also Dahlin has been doing some entree's and skating like this every game against a ton of good teams.Elite goal post moving
And Crosby wasn't the best rookie forward his first season. What's your point?The thread started on the premise that he's generational. He's not even the best rookie d-man now.
While I agree with the premise this is a bit disingenuous. Crosby had the best goal scorer of all time to compete with. Dahlin is not Crosby and it's not even close. He'll be a great defenseman and is doing quite well so far but I think it's pretty fair to say that the talk of "Connor McDavid on defense" was a little premature. He might still become that, but he has been nowhere near that impressive.And Crosby wasn't the best rookie forward his first season. What's your point?
It's absolutely fair when the post I quoted says that Dahlin is disqualified from generational talk because there is another rookie doing as well as him or better.While I agree with the premise this is a bit disingenuous. Crosby had the best goal scorer of all time to compete with. Dahlin is not Crosby and it's not even close. He'll be a great defenseman and is doing quite well so far but I think it's pretty fair to say that the talk of "Connor McDavid on defense" was a little premature. He might still become that, but he has been nowhere near that impressive.
Nobody looks at McDavid or Crosby highlights and says "amazing for an 18-year-old forward". They're just amazing, period. Not sure why people have such trouble admitting this. Dahlin is great and will probably be a top 5 D throughout his career, bat least as of right now he is not living up to much of the absurd hype that was put around him. Many people were wrong (myself included, I thought he'd come in and torch the league).
The video doesn’t really show a generational player. Ok, he held on to the puck and the Kings are too slow to hit him or even stick check him. Wow, Gretzky like. C’mon, he’s 18 and just starting. Let’s let the kid play and see what happens. He was a top pick for a reason. Hopefully he will get even better.I've seen a number of defenders do that, lets also not forget that he did that against the LA Kings, the slowest and worst team in the NHL.
Dahlin is not a franchise player.Is Dahlin a franchise player? Yes
Is he generational? Not even close
I hope that "moment of clarity" for those Sabres fans is offset by the realization that they will have Dahlin to enjoy for the next several years. Dude is a beaut.It is nice to see some Sabre fans coming down to earth. Was getting tiresome hearing how this guy who never played a game was better than our #1.
He's going to be soon, that's for sure. Probably within 3 years at the most.It is nice to see some Sabre fans coming down to earth. Was getting tiresome hearing how this guy who never played a game was better than our #1.
Is Dahlin a franchise player? Yes
Is he generational? Not even close