Player Discussion: Michael Dal Colle

[IslesNorway]

Soundtigers posted it on Facebook. Him and Gionta called up

 

[steveat]

I thought he'd replace Kuhnhakl or Beau, but both are playing really well, so I can only think he'd take Ross J's spot..which would be a shame...I wanted to see MDC in a top 6 role.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I thought he'd replace Kuhnhakl or Beau, but both are playing really well, so I can only think he'd take Ross J's spot..which would be a shame...I wanted to see MDC in a top 6 role.

This is what Lou and Trotz wanted competition within the organization. It’s funny that Snow could never figure this out

 

[kk]

Missed the afternoon game vs. Dallas where Dal Colle made his debut. (time change isn't great 2am game for me). How did he look? I see he slotted in on 4th line.

 

[MJF]

Missed the afternoon game vs. Dallas where Dal Colle made his debut. (time change isn't great 2am game for me). How did he look? I see he slotted in on 4th line.

Don’t feel bad. The team missed the game too.

Dal Colle’s skating seems to have improved. He only had 9 minites of ice time but he didn’t crap the bed while he was on. Given the disaster we were today Dal Colle was not all that bad.

 

[Newsworthy]

MDC earned more playing time. His skating looked better. He needs to be used in a top six role though.

 

[ScaredStreit]

MDC earned more playing time. His skating looked better. He needs to be used in a top six role though.

Who do you demote from the top six for Dal Colle? He hasn't earned that opportunity yet.

 

[duster19]

Who do you demote from the top six for Dal Colle? He hasn't earned that opportunity yet.

I’d probably take Kuhnhackl out of the top 6.

 

[PK Cronin]

I’d probably take Kuhnhackl out of the top 6.

Yep.

 

[NC 1972]

Saw a quick clip on NHL network MDC in front of the net he looked tenacious.

 

[buud]

i didn't expect much from him, tbh. i am sure that LT told him to keep his game simple, and work hard. and to his credit, he did. he looked much stronger on his skates, minimized his errors.

i can see him taking Ladd's place. 2nd/3rd LW, with minor PP time. still think his skating needs to improve a bit, before becoming a full-timer.

 

[ScaredStreit]

I’d probably take Kuhnhackl out of the top 6.

Kuhnhackl isn’t idea lin the top six, but has been playing well enough to prevent and unproven prospect from taking that spot. If MDC plays well he’ll move up the ladder.

 

[TommytheCat]

would like to see him get some chances in the slot and see what we have in him as a shooter

 

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

It's a tough road to hoe for Dal Colle. I remember Bill Guerin getting called up by the Devils back in 91-92, and he was an immediate presence and a year younger than Dal Colle is now. I just don't think Dal Colle has it. The game is too fast for him. It's harder to get open for shots in the slot because if you can't skate well, the defenders can and they'll get to you before you can get that shot off. If he's put with Mat Barzal, he can't keep up. He's not going to take Lee or Bailey off of Nelson's line. I really think the best thing to do is get him back to Bridgeport, let him score more, and trade him to a team that he fits on. Any line he could be on here is too fast for him.

 

[YearlyLottery]

I know MDC has been scoring down in the AHL and he looks alright when he is playing here but his foot speed is just so bad. I am not sure if he has the speed to keep up with Barzal to be honest.

 

[periferal]

I know MDC has been scoring down in the AHL and he looks alright when he is playing here but his foot speed is just so bad. I am not sure if he has the speed to keep up with Barzal to be honest.

Barzal? I want him to keep up with Lee.

If we're being honest, it is literally MDC's (foot) speed that is going to keep him from being an NHLer. It's just not good enough.

 

[YearlyLottery]

Barzal? I want him to keep up with Lee.

If we're being honest, it is literally MDC's (foot) speed that is going to keep him from being an NHLer. It's just not good enough.

Interesting you say that, I am of the belief Lee and Bailey both looked better with Nelson than with Barzal.

 

[buud]

i kinda get the same vibe as Lee, when he first started. everyone was saying that his poor skating will keep him from the bigs, but i think he will make it. he is grittier than i remembered, not bad along the boards. put him with a playmaker and a grinder, let him set up high in the slot, and let them rip.

i like that LT isn't afraid to start the youngsters on the bottom 6. tell them to learn the D side of the game first.

 

[BarzyClub]

i kinda get the same vibe as Lee, when he first started. everyone was saying that his poor skating will keep him from the bigs, but i think he will make it. he is grittier than i remembered, not bad along the boards. put him with a playmaker and a grinder, let him set up high in the slot, and let them rip.

i like that LT isn't afraid to start the youngsters on the bottom 6. tell them to learn the D side of the game first.

I agree. I think he could certainly benefit from playing LW in Filpullas line if not Nelson’s. Not many NHlers ( let alone islanders ) can keep up with Barzal lol

MDC looks quicker to me and is playing with a heck of a lot more urgency than he did last year. Good signs all- now get him on a scoring line so he can move on from the bust label.

 

[periferal]

Interesting you say that, I am of the belief Lee and Bailey both looked better with Nelson than with Barzal.

I'm not talking about who gels with who on lines...I'm just talking about one player's individual skating. I personally don't think MDC's is good enough to have a career in the NHL.

 

[BelovedIsles]

I’d give him a few games on a scoring line, see what he does, see what you have in him.

Also, if speed is his barrier, link him up w JTs old skating coach. If he’s got the desire and work ethic (not sold) he can improve that.

 

[Goombha]

I remember winning the last game of the season in 2014, which dropped us from 4th to 5th overall in the draft. I was upset because we lost out on Sam Bennett. Now here we are 4 years later and Sam Bennet is a full-time NHL player, with a whopping 9 points in 30 GP. And Dal Colle continues to fester in the AHL. I wonder how many points MDC would have today if he was playing all season. I'll never understand how prospect handling can be so extreme.

 

[Thrasymachus]

I remember winning the last game of the season in 2014, which dropped us from 4th to 5th overall in the draft. I was upset because we lost out on Sam Bennett. Now here we are 4 years later and Sam Bennet is a full-time NHL player, with a whopping 9 points in 30 GP. And Dal Colle continues to fester in the AHL. I wonder how many points MDC would have today if he was playing all season. I'll never understand how prospect handling can be so extreme.

man what a weak draft

 

[crasherino]

In the new Mitch Marner (promotional) piece in the Athletic, there’s a little snippet that MDC trains with the same trainer and group as Marner.

Nothing more than that and it doesn’t mean that he’s not loafing it, but it struck a chord to me how the kid is probably working as hard as anyone and it’s slowly paying off - at least in the AHL.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

I wouldn't be displeased if he panned out to be a Dalgarno type... a dude that can be on your 3rd line and chip in 12 goals a year while playing an honest, conservative north/south game.