Brawndo Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Per NHL PR 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 57 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Per NHL PR Will be a heck of a lot easier to get a Dahlin ASG sweater this year than it was last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 (edited) He deserves it. Not sure anyone else on the team does, based on this season's performance. Edited January 5 by msw2112 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 They’re taking defensemen this year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 21 minutes ago, msw2112 said: He deserves it. Not sure anyone else on the team does, based on this season's performance. A lot of people think it should have been Mitts. Can’t deny Dahlin has had a down year relative to last, but it IS the All STAR game and Dahlin is a star so it’s fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 (edited) 3 hours ago, Thorny said: A lot of people think it should have been Mitts. Yep. He has been the Sabres best and most consistent player this season. He also is the team's leading scorer and is in the top 10 in the NHL in 5 on 5 scoring. He is also the team's leader in +/- at +7. Dahlin is a team worst -14. Edited January 5 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 We need to vote Mitts in. Get everyone in Edina on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 8 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Yep. He has been the Sabres best and most consistent player this season. He also is the team's leading scorer and is in the top 10 in the NHL in 5 on 5 scoring. He is also the team's leader in +/- at +7. Dahlin is a team worst -14. As you are referencing, Mitts is a good story on a so far troublesome season. Another positive storyline for me is the play of Quinn after coming back from his injury. He surprisingly, already has returned to his healthy form. Last night was an example of that. I thought it would take more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 I’m sure there are plenty but can we name prior Sabres All-Stars that were liked less? I’ll start, Christian Ruutu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 (edited) Mitts would have been an inspired choice but Dahlin has played well too. Yeah, ok he has made some mistakes too but overall he is our best player and belongs there. Edited February 1 by Pimlach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: We need to vote Mitts in. Get everyone in Edina on the phone. Edna? She probably still has a rotary phone and has no clue how to use the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 18 minutes ago, shrader said: Edna? She probably still has a rotary phone and has no clue how to use the internet. No. Not that Edna. The other ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 I agree that Mitts should be in consideration. He's been the team's best forward. That said, he's 52nd in scoring in the league among forwards, while Dahlin is 7th among defensemen, and leads all defensemen in goals. Outside of Buffalo, Mitts is not on anyone's radar. I think it would be great if both guys made it to the ASG, but I'm not seeing it. It's also too bad that Thompson is having a down season after two great ones and one in which he made it to the ASG and couldn't play due to injury. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 (edited) I'm sure Dahlin would rather do his own vacation these players hate the all-star game . Wouldn't be surprised if "he says he's injured" and missed the game Edited January 5 by Buffalonill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 11 minutes ago, Buffalonill said: I'm sure Dahlin would rather do his own vacation these players hate the all-star game . Wouldn't be surprised if "he says he's injured" and missed the game Doubt it. But we shall see. He seemed to enjoy himself in Lauderdale last year. (TO in the dead of winter could be another story altogether, but expect he likes the recognition.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Taro T said: Doubt it. But we shall see. He seemed to enjoy himself in Lauderdale last year. (TO in the dead of winter could be another story altogether, but expect he likes the recognition.) Yeah listening to post game, he really enjoys the recognition. Maybe a little too much. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Dahlin has to lead the league in boneheaded plays amongst "elite" type players. He flubbs so many plays with his lackadaisical style. Its frustrating. I like the goals though, and the assists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 10 hours ago, Norcal said: Dahlin has to lead the league in boneheaded plays amongst "elite" type players. He flubbs so many plays with his lackadaisical style. Its frustrating. I like the goals though, and the assists. He is currently the NHL leader in goals by a D with 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 10 hours ago, Norcal said: Dahlin has to lead the league in boneheaded plays amongst "elite" type players. He flubbs so many plays with his lackadaisical style. Its frustrating. I like the goals though, and the assists. 34 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: He is currently the NHL leader in goals by a D with 11. Both of these things are true. He's not having an elite season imo and if they didn't have to take a guy from every team I don't think any Sabre would be on it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 10 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said: He is currently the NHL leader in goals by a D with 11. I like the goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Though the -4 over the stretch may point to a Dahlin still not quite at the levels we saw last year, with 11 points in his last 12 games Rasmus has resumed his rightful place among the top 10 in D men scoring, currently in a tie for 7th, with 32 points in 39 games. Over 81 games (the max he could now play this season) current pace stands at: 81 GP, 25 G, 41 A, 66 P, -27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getpucksdeep Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Can we have a discussion about what a terrible defensive player he is this year? As noted in last nights game thread, there are now only 7 defensemen in the entire NHL worse than Dahlin in terms of +/-. He's sitting at a -16, on pace for -32. And his +/- is inflated due to, is it 5(?), empty net goals. And all 7 players ahead (behind?) him play on truly terrible teams - either San Jose, Anaheim, or Chicago. The only other Sabre below even this year is Jacob Bryson at -1. All other Sabres are positive. (Lead by Clifton at +4). This is truly insane. And so I'd suggest he is by far the single biggest reason the team is not moving forward this year. It's not Terry, it's not Kevyn, it's not Don, it's not Levi, UPL, EJ, or TNT. It's right before our noses, our franchise All Star defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin. And now signed for $11 per for 8 years which will put him #2 paid D in the league next year behind Karlsson. You can't make this ***** up. There will be suffering. Link to stats here. And yeah admittedly I'm not a fancy stats guy but if anyone want to show em to refute, please do and I'll try. Otherwise, sticking my eye test and these stats. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 On 1/5/2024 at 7:34 AM, Sabres Fan in NS said: We need to vote Mitts in. Get everyone in Edina on the phone. Eden Prairie 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, Getpucksdeep said: Can we have a discussion about what a terrible defensive player he is this year? As noted in last nights game thread, there are now only 7 defensemen in the entire NHL worse than Dahlin in terms of +/-. He's sitting at a -16, on pace for -32. And his +/- is inflated due to, is it 5(?), empty net goals. And all 7 players ahead (behind?) him play on truly terrible teams - either San Jose, Anaheim, or Chicago. The only other Sabre below even this year is Jacob Bryson at -1. All other Sabres are positive. (Lead by Clifton at +4). This is truly insane. And so I'd suggest he is by far the single biggest reason the team is not moving forward this year. It's not Terry, it's not Kevyn, it's not Don, it's not Levi, UPL, EJ, or TNT. It's right before our noses, our franchise All Star defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin. And now signed for $11 per for 8 years which will put him #2 paid D in the league next year behind Karlsson. You can't make this ***** up. There will be suffering. Link to stats here. And yeah admittedly I'm not a fancy stats guy but if anyone want to show em to refute, please do and I'll try. Otherwise, sticking my eye test and these stats. At some point, hopefully soon, GMKA is going to need to figure out how to build a team. Tough decisions will be afoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TageMVP Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 4 minutes ago, inkman said: At some point, hopefully soon, GMKA is going to need to figure out how to build a team. Tough decisions will be afoot. One would figure he should know how, already. He was a hard working 4th line type of player, when he played. He was on a cup winning team. Out of all the GMs previous during the last 12 years, he should theoretically have the most knowledge when it comes to building a team. That Carolina team was balanced top to bottom. They added key players at the trade deadline. Was there a little luck involved? Yes. Cam Ward was unbelievable during those playoffs. Im sure even they had no clue he'd be that good. I think they benched Gerber at some point, too. Add in some awful injury luck for the Sabres as well. The point still stands, that formula still applies. Even today. What is Adams doing? Not enough. And he doesn't seem to realize it. Shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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