Jarick
Doing Nothing
Especially pro games that he had no business playing in to begin with. I'd have to guess only 5% of NHL defensemen should even see NHL ice under the age of 21.
Speculation: Trade Ideas and Free Agency VI - 2014 Offseason Edition
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Especially pro games that he had no business playing in to begin with. I'd have to guess only 5% of NHL defensemen should even see NHL ice under the age of 21.
You do realize that probably half of all NHL dmen were big time offensive defensemen when they were 18-19? You ever watch EJ, Leo, Ballard, Goligoski, Suter, Faulk, Leddy play in the WCHA? Just because the kid is able to carry the puck doesn't mean that's the only way he can succeed in the NHL. The kid has all of the physical tools, what appears to be a great attitude,and a very good work ethic. His numbers in Junior have been fine, especially when you understand that he spent all of last year trying to tone down his "run and gun" to try and round out his D.
Thinking that Dumba can only become one of the 3 options you list is laughable at best.
And it's important to reiterate that Dumba will be 20 next year when he can finally play in the AHL -- where he has belonged for the last year and change at least. At that same age many future NHL defenders are wearing a facemask against other masked children in the NCAA. Once Dumba can legally get into a few after a tough game it'll be fair to start assessing his development.
Jarick
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gopherman23
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So you give up on a 19 year old who just put up 42pts in 47 games as a defenseman? He also played solidly in the WJC. You give up way to easily. I'd give him another 3-4 years before you can call him a bust.
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Tony253
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He would be my #1 target actually...Would solve more problems than Vanek or Niskenen.
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