cyoung Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Horvat is a Boss said: Could Dahlen actually be one of the best young players in the SHL? He's not even the best European Canuck prospect in Sweden. Well he probably won't be. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, UticaHockey said: I don't know how Derek Roy is at this point in his career or much of anything about Andrew Gordan but I can tell you that Chad Billins and Patrick Mullen are not even good AHL players. I don't see how this is a better situation for the Canucks over having Dahlen playing in North America for their coaching staf in the AHL. If Derek Roy was ANY good still, he'd be an NHLer . Actually, the Derek Roy NHLer was trash (at least at the stage in his career when he was a Canuck YEARS ago). Heh, I STILL remember Bryon Ritchie of all people leading his team in scoring (Modo) one season in the SEL. Edited October 9, 2017 by NewbieCanuckFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 hour ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: If Derek Roy was ANY good still, he'd be an NHLer . Actually, the Derek Roy NHLer was trash (at least at the stage in his career when he was a Canuck YEARS ago). Heh, I STILL remember Bryon Ritchie of all people leading his team in scoring (Modo) one season in the SEL. Roy was great for Buffalo for awhile. I always remember rick jeanneret saying "Derek Roy top shelf! where mama hides the cookies!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nergish Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 18 hours ago, Horvat is a Boss said: Could Dahlen actually be one of the best young players in the SHL? He's not even the best European Canuck prospect in Sweden. Well, I could end up being horribly off base, but I’ve always preferred Dahlen’s game to Pettersson’s. He is less slick, but more determined. Elias has the hands and the reach, but you simply cannot teach hunger. Dahlen is a goalscorer through and through; when compared to Nucks prospects, probably even moreso than the likes of Goldobin. He has an exciting/timely element to his game that lends itself to crowd-pleasing. I don’t like to overhype our guys, but he’s one that I feel will surprise a lot of people. His only knock is his size. If he can remain effective against stronger, more physical competition, he has the potential to be special. Seriously, go rewatch his highlight packages. He makes the game look so freakin’ fun, and that’s what it’s all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, wshdrvvn said: Roy was great for Buffalo for awhile. I always remember rick jeanneret saying "Derek Roy top shelf! where mama hides the cookies!" Yeah but we didn't get that version. Just like the Sammy Paulssen (sp?) - they guy we got was a shadow of his former self. Bad pro scouting by the Gillis managment crew. Up there with Sturm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Looks like he's going back to Timrå IK (Allsvenskan): https://canucksarmy.com/2017/10/10/jonathan-dahlen-signs-with-timra-in-the-allsvenskan/ Deal includes an out clause for SHL or North America after January 31st, 2018. EDIT: Dhaliwal confirms Edited October 10, 2017 by SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hopefully back to Utica in February, to take Goldy's spot when he finally earns his NHL gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Back to the second tier shl? That's rather disappointing i must say. Hopefully he gains his strength back from his bout with mono fast enough.. and can join the shl or ahl later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I hope he plays with pettersen but if not in the cards hope he gets lots of playing time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nooks Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I don't mind him in Timra while he gets his feet under himself and some confidence. Would love to see him end up at Vaxjo still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) On 10/10/2017 at 9:49 AM, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Looks like he's going back to Timrå IK (Allsvenskan): https://canucksarmy.com/2017/10/10/jonathan-dahlen-signs-with-timra-in-the-allsvenskan/ Deal includes an out clause for SHL or North America after January 31st, 2018. EDIT: Dhaliwal confirms On 10/10/2017 at 1:01 PM, mll said: On 10/10/2017 at 2:20 PM, -Vintage Canuck- said: At this point, based on the above quotes and what we have seen of Utica so far, the decision for Dahlen to leave Utica and go back to Sweden makes a lot of sense. 1. Utica has a surplus of skill wingers and a shortage of good playmaking centers to get the puck to them. 2. Dahlen needs a lot of ice time to get his timing back -- not likely to happen in Utica. 3. Dahlen "thinks he is 100% healthy but will see in practice ...". That means he is not confident in his game yet. In all probability it will take him a while to get his conditioning and endurance and timing back, even if the virus is completely gone. It is one thing to feel perfectly healthy "in ordinary life" and another thing to maintain a high energy level in a professional hockey game. With all the uncertainties it would not make sense to risk a bad start in Utica and damage his confidence. Makes a lot of sense to go back to Timra -- an environment where he feels comfortable and where his skill level can probably carry him even if his energy level is not yet 100%. As others (including Benning) have said, it would be great if he can join Pettersson in Vaxjo in the SHL later this season. But only when he is ready. The reality is that getting mono has set him back by maybe as much as half a season so we should not expect too much this year. The main thing is to do things right and come back strong next year -- maybe even make a run at making the Canucks out of camp in 2018. Edited October 12, 2017 by JamesB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Dahlén in the lineup today for Timrå, per game preview, and looks to be starting on the first line. Game should start in around 15 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2017 So, do ya think Timrå fans are happy to see Dahlén coming back? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: So, do ya think Timrå fans are happy to see Dahlén coming back? That is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigturk8 Posted October 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Dahlen taking the puck up the ice and following up with an assist. Edited October 13, 2017 by Bigturk8 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Drag Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bigturk8 said: I think he might be a little too good for this league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Above proves to be the GWG in a 1-0 victory. Nice to see Dahlén earn the primary assist and play a key role in securing the win in his first game back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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