A bit later in the season. Could you guys see him as a middle pairing defender? Or strictly bottom pairing?
A bit later in the season. Could you guys see him as a middle pairing defender? Or strictly bottom pairing?
I like Dahlbeck, but given the comments that the organization sees a long-term role for both Tinordi and KC, I question his future in AZ. When we acquired him, GMDM mentioned that a few teams asked about flipping him. I agree with the above posts that Dahlbeck is a bottom pairing guy. Doesn't have much value on his own but he's a nice add-on in a larger deal.
OEL - XXXX
XXXX - Murphy
Tinordi - Michalek
KConn
That seems to be the basic framework for next year. Would really prefer though to move Michalek and keep Stone.
When KC first came here he played like crap, and I mean crap. What happened to him? To get praise from DT is one big compliment. The only way I see Stone leaving is for a Dman coming back to help run the PP.
I see Stone or Murphy traded as part of a package to get an RHD to partner with OEL.
When KC first came here he played like crap, and I mean crap. What happened to him? To get praise from DT is one big compliment.
Unfortunately I think that means Dahlbeck is not long for our squad, and that's a shame because I absolutely love his tools.
On the other hand, we have carried 8 D this year and unless we make a huge move on that front the squad will be about the same quality going into next year. I could easily see them carrying 8 again. I'm sure Maloney would like to make a move but it may not fall into place and we'll end up with another Grossmann level stop gap.
I remember Quenneville really liked Dahlbeck, and Chicago fans were upset losing him. What the **** they talkin bout?!
Last year everyone was high on him. It's possible he rebounds. Our defense has been bad all around which makes everyone bad (and don't get me wrong, he's not looked great this year). Playing too high in the lineup makes a solid bottom-pairing guy look poor. I'm not sure Klas IS a solid bottom-pairing guy, but it's still possible.
Last year everyone was high on him. It's possible he rebounds. Our defense has been bad all around which makes everyone bad (and don't get me wrong, he's not looked great this year). Playing too high in the lineup makes a solid bottom-pairing guy look poor. I'm not sure Klas IS a solid bottom-pairing guy, but it's still possible.