erickompositör72 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 He's always described as "smooth-skating," "fluid," "effortless," etc... but is his speed elite for a defenseman, or is he faster than most forwards in the league? I get the sense that he's not as fast as an Eichel or a Skinner (or maybe even Sheary), but ahead of everyone else on our team. I don't feel we've really gotten a chance to see him blow by people with raw speed/acceleration, or maybe I've just missed it. Don't get me wrong- I definitely drool at his talent. I'm just wondering if "the Connor McDavid of defensemen" was misleading? Or just implied that he'll look like Connor McDavid if he's compared to all other Dmen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektorado Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Good question but I'd like to add that he is only 18. He still is maturing and is known to work hard to improve, I would only imagine he will get faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 He's not really super fast, but he's more than fast enough to not have any problems becoming elite at everything. And the edgework and agility you mention IS top top tier. A guy like Miro Heiskanen has burning straight line speed (so does Guhle) but it's not necessary to being a ridiculously fluid transition and offensive defenseman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, erickompositör72 said: He's always described as "smooth-skating," "fluid," "effortless," etc... but is his speed elite for a defenseman, or is he faster than most forwards in the league? I get the sense that he's not as fast as an Eichel or a Skinner (or maybe even Sheary), but ahead of everyone else on our team. I don't feel we've really gotten a chance to see him blow by people with raw speed/acceleration, or maybe I've just missed it. Don't get me wrong- I definitely drool at his talent. I'm just wondering if "the Connor McDavid of defensemen" was misleading? Or just implied that he'll look like Connor McDavid if he's compared to all other Dmen? I think it's worth noting that he's really playing a pretty conservative game at the moment because he's a rookie. I expect we'll see more speed and risk from him as he gets comfortable. His skating is so good though. One thing that always gets me is that his turns to the left (his weak side) are just as tight as to the right. Most players, even at this level, have a side they are more comfortable turning to and you'll notice forecheckers anticipate the turn to the strong side. Dahlin turns to the weak side and it lets him escape pressure. A very nice skill to have as a defenseman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 How fast is Dahlin? Well, I hear he won't French on the first date.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Tentative at times because of his age but shows signs of brilliance. Be patient. Mittlestadt is starting to make good blind passes. Dahlin makes quick plays and transitions well. It is all very positive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) If you watched "the goal" from last night, you saw how fast Ristolainen is. Dahlin is faster. Remember, he's a defenseman and not a forward. His backskating speed might be more important than his forward speed. Edited November 10, 2018 by Eleven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Exactly as fast as is called for by the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 He skates up to 88mph and flips his Swedish Flux capacitor, the Puck is transported into the net and he is transported into a mountainside hot tub with phannies. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: He skates up to 88mph and flips his Swedish Flux capacitor, the Puck is transported into the net and he is transported into a mountainside hot tub with phannies. What? No Swedish beauties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 9 hours ago, nfreeman said: Exactly as fast as is called for by the situation. That's my impression. Id add that Dahlin is also quick. He hits the speed he needs fast and he's agile AF. That Montreal game we started to see him start pushing and I think we're rapidly closing in on his coming out party. The fact he's so good in his own end, at 18 is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 They're all fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 He's got maybe 1/2 a step on Matt Donovan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 This kid is the most amazing hockey skater I’ve ever seen. The hockey gods are good to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Sakman said: He's got maybe 1/2 a step on Matt Donovan. Mr. Donovan has 14 pts in 15 games for The Admirals. It's just a matter of time before he's lighting up the national league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 hour ago, pi2000 said: Mr. Donovan has 14 pts in 15 games for The Admirals. It's just a matter of time before he's lighting up the national league. Baseball season is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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