Kirby Dach Appreciation Thread

[CallMeShaft]

I think Kopitar gets more recognition for being a great two way player than Toews does on HF. People think Kopitar is just better than Toews whereas I think they're similar players but they rack up their points differently.

Toews was generally viewed more favorably up until the 15-16 season. Kopitar had a down year or two since, but Toews having three down years consecutively while being tied for the highest paid player in the league for a bit during that time helped put some stank on his reputation.

Plus Toews was such a media darling at points throughout his career that some hockey fans started to consider him overhyped. If the media didn't overhype him so much, he'd likely be less disliked here.

I personally view them as very similar players, with Toews having a better career prior to the 15-16 season and Kopitar having a better career since.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Toews was generally viewed more favorably up until the 15-16 season. Kopitar had a down year or two since, but Toews having three down years consecutively while being tied for the highest paid player in the league for a bit during that time helped put some stank on his reputation.

Plus Toews was such a media darling at points throughout his career that some hockey fans started to consider him overhyped. If the media didn't overhype him so much, he'd likely be less disliked here.

Toews down years were puck luck related. You can't do anything about a shooting percentage dip/assists being down. Even with his 3 down years shooting % wise Toews still shoots at 13.9% for his career.

2018 was probably the worst team he was on as well. His linemates were horrible that year.

 

[BK]

Toews down years were puck luck related. You can't do anything about a shooting percentage dip/assists being down. Even with his 3 down years shooting % wise Toews still shoots at 13.9% for his career.

2018 was probably the worst team he was on as well. His linemates were horrible that year.

They were not really puck luck related. his level of play was down. It was obvious when you watched him.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Toews down years were puck luck related. You can't do anything about a shooting percentage dip/assists being down. Even with his 3 down years shooting % wise Toews still shoots at 13.9% for his career.

2018 was probably the worst team he was on as well. His linemates were horrible that year.

Like BK said, he had a bad year.

Kopitar has had bad years too. But Toews having 3 bad seasons in a row had a negative effect on what people think of him. It is what it is.

Like I said before, it's hard to put up points and be a strong 2-way guy.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

He reminds me of Keith Primeau with his 2 way play and how he uses his size

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

He reminds me of Keith Primeau with his 2 way play and how he uses his size

He's more offensively talented than Primeau.

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[JaegerDice]

Kirby Dach is going to be a PROBLEM in the Central division in a few years.

Yeesh.

 

[featherhawk]

he is a treat to watch and imagine how good he is now compared to how good he will be in say 3-10 years from now....

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He’s a keeper.

 

[CCook37]

I hated this pick. I love him. Credit to @Kevin Musto

 

[Muffinalt]

Kirby Dach is going to be a PROBLEM in the Central division in a few years.

Yeesh.

To be honest, he already is.

 

[CCook37]

He reminds me of Keith Primeau with his 2 way play and how he uses his size

BWC. I used to give you a hard time. I apologize. And with Dach I agree.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I hated this pick. I love him. Credit to @Kevin Musto

Ahem.
I was on the Dach bandwagon before Musto was.

 

[CCook37]

Ahem.
I was on the Dach bandwagon before Musto was.

Musto is getting the credit.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Musto is getting the credit.

Eh why?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Musto is getting the credit.

No. 3 Overall Discussion, #6: Fix The Defense.

 

[Rooh]

Let's not forget who selected Kirby boys

The muppet vampire himself

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

No. 3 Overall Discussion, #6: Fix The Defense.

I was one of three posters to vote for him in the initial poll after they won the Lottery.
Prospect Info: - #3 Overall Pick! Who do we take? (poll updated)

@Kevin Musto you voted for Byram.

 

[wahsnairb]

I really wanted Turcotte... I’ll gladly take the L at this point

 

[Marshy71]

Habs fan here who just saw the title of this thread on the main page - i appreciate Dach too!

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

No. 3 Overall Discussion, #6: Fix The Defense.

One of the biggest tire fire threads I’ve ever had to moderate. Generational even.

 

[Blackhawks]

Eh why?

Because that’s the only thing Musto has gotten right, you shouldn’t take it away from him.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Because that’s the only thing Musto has gotten right, you shouldn’t take it away from him.

You can give him credit, just don't forget about me.

 

[Blue Liner]

I’ve never been happier to have picked the wrong guy. I didn’t see enough of Dach to have a strong enough opinion on him but was interested when they selected him and then I dug in on him more and was really happy with the pick. Kudos to those who were on the train pre-draft. Kid is going to be a star.