Do you think Rasmus Dahlin will breakout next year?

[MichaelFarrell]

Obviously he has great numbers for a young defenseman, but do you think that he will take the next step in becoming the superstar he has the potential to be? Can he put up 60+ points next year?

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[Fatass]

Nope. As his defensive responsibilities increase, I see his offence flattening out for a couple seasons.

 

[Zaddy]

He will break out when the Sabres become a competent team with some proper structure.

 

[Muikea Bulju]

Some day he might, but only in the regular season

He's not gonna win a single thing in this league

 

[nickdawg95]

He's a lock for 50 points next year 100%

 

[HarryLime]

he's fine it's the team that needs to breakout

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Yes.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Depends on what they do with the rest of their roster. One player can't carry it all.

 

[ijuka]

Not really. He mostly is what he is.

Depends on what they do with the rest of their roster. One player can't carry it all.

Implying that Dahlin's the one player, huh?

 

[GOALOFSSON]

Obviously he has great numbers for a young defenseman, but do you think that he will take the next step in becoming the superstar he has the potential to be? Can he put up 60+ points next year?

70pts would have been a better question.

He's a lock for 50 points next year 100%

He was a lock for 50 this year, and a lock for 60 next season (or to be on pace for 60 with a possible shortened season or injury).

Not really. He mostly is what he is.

What he is a defenseman who has yet to play an NHL game over the age of 19.

Doesn't really match your answer seeing as it is unlikely that a 19yo with the highest potential in several decades (for a defenseman) has plateaued.

 

[generalshepherd141]

Not sure about next year, but he has serious offensive potential still. Should have a long, productive career ahead of him.

 

[Dache]

70pts would have been a better question.



He was a lock for 50 this year, and a lock for 60 next season (or to be on pace for 60 with a possible shortened season or injury).



What he is a defenseman who has yet to play an NHL game over the age of 19.

Doesn't really match your answer seeing as it is unlikely that a 19yo with the highest potential in several decades (for a defenseman) has plateaued.

I understand what you’re saying, and I think a bunch of people in here are sleeping on him, but being on pace for 55pts is not at all a lock for 50 this year or a lock for 60 next year. Nonetheless amazing for a 19 year old and he will be an annual 60 pt guy in a year or 2

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

he's fine it's the team that needs to breakout

Exactly. And he needs to start being utilized properly. Why are AHL’ers playing the important minutes and Dahlin is playing a sheltered role? It makes no sense.

 

[Weast]

He was on pace for 55 points this season as a 20 year old, with only having Eichel to dish the puck to.
He already is in the same tier as young studs like Makar, Hughes, Fox, Heiskanen, ect.

 

[coolboarder]

It is going to be tough. Sabres have a lot of work to do to build more depth on every facet of the game to take the pressure off from Dahlin.

 

[dahrougem2]

He was on pace for 55 points this season as a 20 year old, with only having Eichel to dish the puck to.
He already is in the same tier as young studs like Makar, Hughes, Fox, Heiskanen, ect.

The crazy thing is he played the entire season as a 19 year old, only turning 20 once the NHL was on pause due to Covid-19.

I remember a lot of people were souring on Victor Hedman once upon a time, too, because he wasn't dominating the league as early as people projected for a 6'4, excellent skating 2nd overall pick.

Dahlin will be fine. If he stays healthy next season, he'll easily crack 50+ points which, for a defensemen, is very hard. Only 7 defensemen did it this season, and only 13 did it last season.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

I see him scoring around the same pace, but his overall game improves

 

[Gurglesons]

By breaking out do you mean continuing to be one of the best young defensemen in the league?

 

[serp]

To truely break out the Sabres have to not suck next season and thats a mammoth task . If the Sabres are awful again Dahlins numbers will mean very little and he won't get much attention.

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

Nope

 

[ijuka]

What he is a defenseman who has yet to play an NHL game over the age of 19.

Doesn't really match your answer seeing as it is unlikely that a 19yo with the highest potential in several decades (for a defenseman) has plateaued.

Well, he's not even the best defenseman for his draft class anymore so that at least is a soft plateau, isn't it?

 

[tellermine]

40 - 50 points. He will have to start take more responsebility in defence and it will cost points.

How ever, it it way more Interesting to see can he get better in defence.

 

[Esko6]

I think he has broken out already, just not as much as his hype was

 

[Black Kevin]

He's great. Already a top 10 LD with no major flaws in his game. It's pretty safe to say that he's on track to becoming the undisputed #1 Dman in the world for years to come. Just a brilliant young player.

 

[Aladyyn]

He will probably continue to be held back by the shitty coach.