Dillon Dube upside

[Qubax]

I think his upside is similar to Brad Marchand.

He won't have the snarl of Marchand and it's unlikely he'd find himself in a situation as fortuitous as Marchand with respect to his linemates - Bergeron and Pastrnak ..but when I just project the skill level, potential and game I think his upside is very similar to Marchand.

I know this is likely controversial to most....and I could water down his potential but then it wouldn't be what I believe.

It's important to remember on a lot of teams Marchand may just get 65-70 points and be a heckuva player, but on that line he's like a 90-100 pt player.

I can't guesstimate Dube's career results, but I see a first line winger quality (82-28-34-66) type upside and potentially more production depending on the chemistry and pedigree of his linemates.

I think when it's all said and done Dube will prove to be a smidge better then Mangiapane.

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[Tkachuk Norris]

He’s gonna be a beast, similar to Lindholm IMO. And that’s not a hot take, I’ve been uber high on this kid for two years now.

 

[DCDM]

He's a goal scorer, and a scrappy one at that. I don't think the Marchand comparison is out of place, as long as it's about play style, not projected outputs. No one can predict that Dube will put up 100 points... no one can even predict that he'll be a 70 point guy either. But he's a scrappy guy. He fights hard for pucks and he's not afraid to get into it with any player. He's also got that goal scorer's touch, and depending on his linemates, I can definitely see him being a 20 goal or more players several times in his career.

I think playing with Derek Ryan has been good for his development because Ryan is such a smart player and that's bound to rub off on Dube. Would like to see how he gels with a more skilled passing center though.

 

[DFF]

Second line 30 goal/60 pts scorer. His offensive skills are not that high. 95% of NHLers will never become Marchant so dont take it too badly.

BTW, I think both Dube and Mangi need to be solid top 6 for the Flames to compete. I think they can do it in a couple years.

 

[Volica]

He has solid upside.
Dunno. I don't think he's like a true blue first liner, but I see him as a 50-60 point 2nd line player in his prime years.

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

Tkachuk-Bennett-Dube would be the most the hated line in hockey and I’d love it.

Coming into the season I thought that would eventually be our 2nd line.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Tkachuk-Bennett-Dube would be the most the hated line in hockey and I’d love it.

Coming into the season I thought that would eventually be our 2nd line.

Why is our fanbase more imaginative than real NHL coaches.

 

[Mobiandi]

Dube's got 60 pt potential. But he reminds me of Bennett. He's a lot more raw than we think

 

[Flames Fanatic]

I think a safe upside would be a 20-20-40 guy, Frolik utility knife with speed. I hope for more, but if he can become that I am happy.

 

[Bounces R Way]

He's still got a lot of work to do but I see his game maturing pretty well.

Personally would say he'll be more in the 50-60 pt range than a true top line player but in the right offense he could take off. Still want to see more of him at center.

 

[herashak]

50pt 2c

 

[Nanuuk]

I think his upside is similar to Brad Marchand.

He won't have the snarl of Marchand and it's unlikely he'd find himself in a situation as fortuitous as Marchand with respect to his linemates - Bergeron and Pastrnak ..but when I just project the skill level, potential and game I think his upside is very similar to Marchand.

I know this is likely controversial to most....and I could water down his potential but then it wouldn't be what I believe.

It's important to remember on a lot of teams Marchand may just get 65-70 points and be a heckuva player, but on that line he's like a 90-100 pt player.

I can't guesstimate Dube's career results, but I see a first line winger quality (82-28-34-66) type upside and potentially more production depending on the chemistry and pedigree of his linemates.

I think when it's all said and done Dube will prove to be a smidge better then Mangiapane.

Mangiapane's upside (and game without the shenanigans) is more similar to Marchand than Dube's. To me Dube reminds me of a Dougie Gilmour. Both are 5'11" but Dillon is 10 lbs. heavier.

 

[InfinityIggy]

40-50 point, 20 goal Swiss-army knife of a player in his scoring prime.

 

[Nanuuk]

Let's not forget that Dube is a natural C. He's a gamer and is giving it his all to play RW, but I'd really like it if they gave him a go at C. I think he'd score more from that position.

 

[JPeeper]

Dube's got 60 pt potential. But he reminds me of Bennett. He's a lot more raw than we think

Watching Dube play and he thinks the game way better than Bennett ever has, I also think he has a better shot and uses his line-mates infinitely better than Bennett. The two of them should be on a line together though, both fast who work well off each other, but we rarely see them together.

 

[Darth Vladar]

I think his upside is similar to Brad Marchand.

He won't have the snarl of Marchand and it's unlikely he'd find himself in a situation as fortuitous as Marchand with respect to his linemates - Bergeron and Pastrnak ..but when I just project the skill level, potential and game I think his upside is very similar to Marchand.

I know this is likely controversial to most....and I could water down his potential but then it wouldn't be what I believe.

It's important to remember on a lot of teams Marchand may just get 65-70 points and be a heckuva player, but on that line he's like a 90-100 pt player.

I can't guesstimate Dube's career results, but I see a first line winger quality (82-28-34-66) type upside and potentially more production depending on the chemistry and pedigree of his linemates.

I think when it's all said and done Dube will prove to be a smidge better then Mangiapane.

It's interesting to go back and see what people thought two seasons ago. If the lines from camp are anything to go by, it looks like Dube will be playing with Backlund again. Mangi could start the season on the top line with Johnny and Mony.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I’ve always seen Dube as a player that will have a similar career to Matthew Lombardi. I still feel that way. Different players, but similar careers.

 

[Corpus X]

I’ve always seen Dube as a player that will have a similar career to Matthew Lombardi. I still feel that way. Different players, but similar careers.

Before of after the head injury from Hatcher?

 

[Deen]

Probably closer to Michael Frolik.

 

[Kahvi]

Also Kylington really needs to get some games early on

 

[Kipper933]

I think based on what Dube has shown in his junior and AHL career, his low-end should a least be a 50-point player, possibly as early as this year.

I'd peg his top-end upside at about 65-points. But you take a look at these really hard-working, driven types like a Marchand, like a Mark Stone, like a Yanni Gourde, no one would have projected they would become what they have become, so maybe more?

He's the Flames prospect I've been highest on in a while, higher than Mangi, higher than Zary/Pelletier/Coronato. Most promising since Johnny*.


edit: *forgot Tkachuk was post-Johnny

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Before of after the head injury from Hatcher?

Absolutely. Hindsight that was an awful trade we made.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

A smidge? Does that mean Mangiapane is gonna score 65 points

 

[Qubax]

For the record, I still agree with my original assessment.

I do think this is a big year for Dube's growth/breakout.

I don't think everyone will benefit with personal statistics under Darryls defense first mindset, but I expect Dube to grow in his every situation importance on the Flames this year