Prospect Info: Jonathan Dahlén, Timrå IK | Allsvenskan U-20 MVP 2017

[Scygen]

Seems like the sens just traded their best prospect for alex burrows

their last prospect ranking had him at #6.

 

[Breakers]

Notice who is in 2nd place in scoring
This years presumably top 10 pick

 

[Canucks LB]

C'mon dude. You do know who Thomas Chabot, Logan Brown, and Colin White are, right?

Don't be that guy that overexaggerates the single good thing Benning does.

I forgot about chabot.

I dono much about sens prospects, hence the "It seems" comment

 

[PG Canuck]

I forgot about chabot.

I dono much about sens prospects, hence the "It seems" comment

Weird comment to make then.

 

[Canucks LB]

Weird comment to make then.

Fair

 

[Appleyard]

Not a Sens fan, not a Canucks fan. But have watched Dahlén a hell of a lot over last few years.

You guys got yourself a very good prospect.

Kid is extremely agile, has a great shot, is not scared to go to dirty areas despite being not the biggest... and he has a knack for being in the right place ALL the time. Call it OZ IQ if you will.


It would surprise me if he did not end up a 2nd line NHL getting ~20 goals in a few years.

 

[Canucks LB]

How is his shot?

 

[Appleyard]

How is his shot?

Great release.

If you guys wanna drool over him go here:

http://www.hockeyallsvenskan.se/play

And just go through 'TIK' games. He is #54.


The last ~25 games of last season was the best I have ever seen a kid his age play in the Allsvenskan bar none. He was the best player in the league down the stretch and virtually singlehandedly saved his team from relegation. Not an exaggeration. He should have been a 1st round pick IMO.

 

[Love]

Absolutely love this trade.

I have been as hard on Benning as anyone but this is a great move. I have always said that I dislike Benning, but I have no problem with him proving me wrong and this trade is a step in the right direction.

 

[GreetingsFromCanada]

Instantly our 3rd best prospect

 

[The Stig]

Im so excited for this guy

 

[Maccas]

Watched him a few times and I'd say Appleyard has nailed it for a description of him.
He scored a couple of goals against AIK (The team I follow in Sweden) earlier this month.
Very interesting prospect and I am genuinely shocked that Ottawa were willing to trade him.


(#54 in red, scores their 2nd and 3rd goals)

 

[Bankerguy]

Watched him a few times and I'd say Appleyard has nailed it for a description of him.
He scored a couple of goals against AIK (The team I follow in Sweden) earlier this month.
Very interesting prospect and I am genuinely shocked that Ottawa were willing to trade him.


(#54 in red, scores their 2nd and 3rd goals)

He does have a weird stride. He leans deeply on his inside edges when generating power. He's not slow by any stretch... seemed to have decent acceleration.

 

[Appleyard]

He does have a weird stride. He leans deeply on his inside edges when generating power. He's not slow by any stretch... seemed to have decent acceleration.

He skates like his Dad in a weird way... but is faster and far more agile. He can weave through guys like they are not there at times.

 

[GetFocht]

He seems super skilled, his highlights are very exciting to watch.

 

[DJB]

He was Swedens 2nd best prospect at the World Juniors this year. Outstanding playmaker. Good offensive upside. Has had a terrific year in the SEL.

He will be sorely missed. I had him as our 4th best prospect but inching closer to passing Brown who hasn't done much and been injured.

 

[xtr3m]

Absolutely love this trade.

I have been as hard on Benning as anyone but this is a great move. I have always said that I dislike Benning, but I have no problem with him proving me wrong and this trade is a step in the right direction.

One doesn't suddenly become an amazing GM. For all we know the Sedins pressured Benning into getting Dahlen. A Benning trade would involve much more going the Ottawa way.

 

[Aqualung]

How is he in traffic and along the boards?

I remember seeing him at the WJC and he seemed like a good player on the open ice, but was invisible during the physical parts of the game. I have a feeling he may have a rough transition to N.A. not unlike Granlund or Rodin where they were great in open ice but had trouble keeping possession of the puck, winning board battles, etc. and tended to stick to the perimeter.

Hopefully someone who has seen him more recently can address if this is true anymore.

 

[WhiteCurse]

Sounds like Benning wants him in the Ahl next year

 

[ATypicalCanadian]

 

[Seatoo]

Only just heard of him and now I can't believe we have him. That's the scoop from me.

Top notch reporting

Still better journalism than the 1040 afternoon show

 

[BigTruzz]

Great release.

If you guys wanna drool over him go here:

http://www.hockeyallsvenskan.se/play

And just go through 'TIK' games. He is #54.


The last ~25 games of last season was the best I have ever seen a kid his age play in the Allsvenskan bar none. He was the best player in the league down the stretch and virtually singlehandedly saved his team from relegation. Not an exaggeration. He should have been a 1st round pick IMO.

I'm excited

 

[Zaddy91]

seems like a great kid to respond so fast at like 11pm his time on a monday

 

[PG Canuck]

seems like a great kid to respond so fast at like 11pm his time on a monday

Well I'm sure his phone is going off the hook, so good luck 'missing' you just got traded.

 

[Bad News Benning]

seems like a great kid to respond so fast at like 11pm his time on a monday

What 19 yr old isn't up that late??