Dahlin taking over

[CatsforReinhart]

Dahlin played 25:10 last night. I could be wrong but it is the first time he lead the team in minutes?

Has he taken over the number one spot? His play the last few games in the offensive zone and transition has been his best so far in his career. Has he become a number one defender already?

Thoughts?

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[OkimLom]

Not yet, but I’m okay with that. It’s good to see once in a while how much ice time he can take without inpacting the quality of his play too much.

 

[Zman5778]

I thought he's led the team in minutes once or twice before? Maybe?

Is he our #1 defenseman? I think it's still Risto, but Dahlin is steadily creeping up. By the start of next season, he will be.....and that's just fine.

 

[Gabrielor]

Needs to bury some of his many chances.

Love everything else though

 

[Tsyolin]

He's gonna be a Norris contender for years to come. Just enjoy what will be his worst performances of his career, cause it's all up from here.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

There are plenty of things about Dahlin's game that blow me away. Nothing moreso than his confidence. At 18. EIGHTEEN. Even his mistakes this year have largely been a result of being TOO confident in the moment.

I think in a year or two's time, we'll be talking about him not only as the #1 d-man on the team, but as the #1 d-man on the planet.

And he's a Buffalo Sabre. Hell yes.

 

[Team Cozens]

There are plenty of things about Dahlin's game that blow me away. Nothing moreso than his confidence. At 18. EIGHTEEN. Even his mistakes this year have largely been a result of being TOO confident in the moment.

I think in a year or two's time, we'll be talking about him not only as the #1 d-man on the team, but as the #1 d-man on the planet.

And he's a Buffalo Sabre. Hell yes.

#iceman

 

[Team Cozens]

Did McCabe play the right side last night?
Dahlin, Pilut and Scandella were on the left.

Can’t believe I miss Nelson. Haha

Dahlin - Bogo 25/26 minutes
McCabe - Risto 22 minutes
Pilut - Nelson 12/13 minutes

Keep one of Scandella, Beaulieu or Hunwick.

 

[Gordo21]

There are plenty of things about Dahlin's game that blow me away. Nothing moreso than his confidence. At 18. EIGHTEEN. Even his mistakes this year have largely been a result of being TOO confident in the moment.

I think in a year or two's time, we'll be talking about him not only as the #1 d-man on the team, but as the #1 d-man on the planet.

And he's a Buffalo Sabre. Hell yes.

Will be fun to see his growth. Saw some last night on his one timer that almost took the goalies head off.

Needs to keep on improving that release time and accuracy.

Lord knows he'll be getting enough chances!

 

[dortt]

what I'd like to see him do in the offseason is what Myers should have done after his rookie season

1. Lose 5 lbs. This will make him a MUCH faster skater, making him even more dangerous in transition
2. Work on shooting accuracy. He needs to finish these prime chances he is receiving

Do not repeat history and turn a potentially elite puck rushing defenseman into a big bruiser

 

[tsujimoto74]

Definitely not the first time he's led the team in minutes. There have been a few nights he's been our #1 already. He's f***ing 18. He's gonna be an absolute monster, in time. Aside from just his raw skill and ability to process the game, the kid just looks unflappable out there. No matter the game situation, no matter how his night has gone up until that point, he still plays with the same confidence and poise.

 

[VaporTrail]

He's getting there..he's not too far off...would have loved to see if get a point last night to get that 18y.o. defenseman point streal record

 

[sabrebuild]

what I'd like to see him do in the offseason is what Myers should have done after his rookie season

1. Lose 5 lbs. This will make him a MUCH faster skater, making him even more dangerous in transition
2. Work on shooting accuracy. He needs to finish these prime chances he is receiving

Do not repeat history and turn a potentially elite puck rushing defenseman into a big bruiser

Lose 5 lbs???

He’s not missing a step because he is over weight, kid is listed at a 185 at 6’3”.

If he wants to build his speed and acceleration, a good chunk of his training will focus on lifting legs and sprints, etc.

Huge difference between turning a kid’s body into a man, and a 20 year old trying to put on 20 lbs in a year.

I bet Dahlin puts on 5-7 lbs, 2-3 kgs a year for the next three years or so.

Nice and steady.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

what I'd like to see him do in the offseason is what Myers should have done after his rookie season

1. Lose 5 lbs. This will make him a MUCH faster skater, making him even more dangerous in transition
2. Work on shooting accuracy. He needs to finish these prime chances he is receiving

Do not repeat history and turn a potentially elite puck rushing defenseman into a big bruiser

Losing 5 lbs is not going to make him a MUCH faster skater. This isnt a video game where the thinner you get the faster you are. Come, on.

 

[Beerz]

what I'd like to see him do in the offseason is what Myers should have done after his rookie season

1. Lose 5 lbs. This will make him a MUCH faster skater, making him even more dangerous in transition
2. Work on shooting accuracy. He needs to finish these prime chances he is receiving

Do not repeat history and turn a potentially elite puck rushing defenseman into a big bruiser

Lose 5 lbs? What? no he should put on 10 pounds of muscle. That will make him a more powerful skater

 

[dortt]

Losing 5 lbs is not going to make him a MUCH faster skater. This isnt a video game where the thinner you get the faster you are. Come, on.

I can say from running that even dropping a couple of pounds improves my times dramatically. Using the same amount of energy, you will go faster if you are lighter. Noticed that back when I could complete marathons

 

[Der Jaeger]

I can say from running that even dropping a couple of pounds improves my times dramatically. Using the same amount of energy, you will go faster if you are lighter. Noticed that back when I could complete marathons

Running isn’t skating. I play and I’ve also run marathons. Two different training regiments.

Dahlin needs more power in his legs. Hes not getting that by losing weight.

 

[Beerz]

I can say from running that even dropping a couple of pounds improves my times dramatically. Using the same amount of energy, you will go faster if you are lighter. Noticed that back when I could complete marathons

Dahlin isnt running a marathon.... look at a 100 meter sprint champion and then look at a marathon runner ...

 

[Genny Screamer]

Lose 5 lbs???

He’s not missing a step because he is over weight, kid is listed at a 185 at 6’3”.

If he wants to build his speed and acceleration, a good chunk of his training will focus on lifting legs and sprints, etc.

Huge difference between turning a kid’s body into a man, and a 20 year old trying to put on 20 lbs in a year.

I bet Dahlin puts on 5-7 lbs, 2-3 kgs a year for the next three years or so.

Nice and steady.

I'm curious as to how his training regiment will change over the off season. Based on all reports he is a tireless worker. There are videos of him jumping up and down sand dunes. I'm sure with the Sabres training staff it will be focused on leg strength and nutrition. Dahlin has said repeatedly that his favorite food is steak so he is getting his protein. One of the benefits of having Jack as your captain is that he sets a great example on how to train. The Pegula's are expanding the Adpro Training Center that will be utilized by both clubs. Last I heard it should be completed by early 2019. I'm sure Dahlin will spend some time in Sweden, but I would like him to spend some time with our training staff.

 

[ZZamboni]

Lose 5 lbs? What? no he should put on 10 pounds of muscle. That will make him a more powerful skater

Running isn’t skating. I play and I’ve also run marathons. Two different training regiments.

Dahlin needs more power in his legs. Hes not getting that by losing weight.

Exactly. I hope he puts on 10 pounds of muscle over the summer. And 10 pounds of muscle the following summer. Train with Risto or Jack.

 

[OkimLom]

I'm curious as to how his training regiment will change over the off season. Based on all reports he is a tireless worker. There are videos of him jumping up and down sand dunes. I'm sure with the Sabres training staff it will be focused on leg strength and nutrition. Dahlin has said repeatedly that his favorite food is steak so he is getting his protein. One of the benefits of having Jack as your captain is that he sets a great example on how to train. The Pegula's are expanding the Adpro Training Center that will be utilized by both clubs. Last I heard it should be completed by early 2019. I'm sure Dahlin will spend some time in Sweden, but I would like him to spend some time with our training staff.

I’d rather see him try and get some training with McDavid. Just like Jack, Id rather see them surround themselves with the best in the league.

 

[Genny Screamer]

I’d rather see him try and get some training with McDavid. Just like Jack, Id rather see them surround themselves with the best in the league.

That's interesting since McDavid trains under Joe Quinn, founder of Power Edge Pro and Buffalo native. Buffalo NY | Power Edge Pro

FYI, Skinner also trains under Joe Quinn.

 

[OkimLom]

That's interesting since McDavid trains under Joe Quinn, founder of Power Edge Pro and Buffalo native. Buffalo NY | Power Edge Pro

FYI, Skinner also trains under Joe Quinn.

Theres more to the training than diets and lifting. They could learn a few things from talking to them, by training against them, learning the work ethic they have.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

I can say from running that even dropping a couple of pounds improves my times dramatically. Using the same amount of energy, you will go faster if you are lighter. Noticed that back when I could complete marathons

Losing 5lbs of fat and losing 5 lbs of muscle is two different things. Please don't compare Dahlin skating to your marathon running. They guy is already a stick.

 

[Genny Screamer]

Theres more to the training than diets and lifting. They could learn a few things from talking to them, by training against them, learning the work ethic they have.

That's why Jack is such a great captain for this team.