Being realistic, that isn't really an option because Green won't trust Dahlen for the playoffs and there really isn't enough time (or any time) to build that trust. Every game for Utica is meaningful right now so there isn't really a meaningless game for Green to throw Dahlen into. Add to that we're talking about someone who hasn't played in NA so asking them to step right into a playoff race (even in the AHL) isn't exactly fair.
Take Hutton for example, Utica/Green had the same option and did NOT really play him during their run. He played 4 regular season game and 0 playoff games then stepped right into Vancouver's 3rd (and then 2nd) pairing the very next year. This is someone who's older and played in NCAA (same rink size/similar environment as AHL/NHL... remember players often step in from NCAA -> NHL). For example, Chicago just signed John Hayden last week and he has already played 3 games for them (based on his play he'll be a huge part of their playoff run).
So with Green's history, it makes 0 sense for Dahlen to come over unless its @ the start of the season. If he comes over at the end of the season, he almost has 0 chance of playing (more so if Goldobin can play in the playoffs... i have no idea if 'nucks did the paper transaction for him). He'll be better off taking a vacation and start training early (since odds are, like the Sedins and many European players, he'll do his off season training @ home rather than here).
