That's fair.

Pretty sure every gm in the league would take either makar or Hughes over dahlin right now.

Older and better
- Boss34

Probably not. Dahlin was the #1 overall pick and touted as the best defensive prospect in 30 years.

You think 30 bad games as a 19 year old under a new coach changes that?

Probably not. Dahlin was the #1 overall pick and touted as the best defensive prospect in 30 years.

You think 30 bad games as a 19 year old under a new coach changes that?
- sbroads24

If Ralph had 1/2 a clue to activate his Dmen on the rush, it could be deadly. Not sure who the F was that rushed the right side (maybe 4T), but he pulled up at the circle along the boards...the left lane was wide open for a LhD trailer...about 1.5 later came that Dman, too late in coming as by then the Caps L wing has positioned himself to take the pass away...resulted in a dead play and coming back the other way.

He wants a 5 man unit on D and a 3 man F unit only for O.

Probably not. Dahlin was the #1 overall pick and touted as the best defensive prospect in 30 years.

You think 30 bad games as a 19 year old under a new coach changes that?
- sbroads24

It's not all about dahlin, it's also about how great the other players have become.

Makar was #4 overall right? A Top prospect also, when he was 18.

They are no longer prospects or 18 right?

Probably not. Dahlin was the #1 overall pick and touted as the best defensive prospect in 30 years.

You think 30 bad games as a 19 year old under a new coach changes that?
- sbroads24

No, he doesn't.

I expect a better game tonight, as the game wore on I guess you can say they looked better. Tage needs to stop stick handling and just work the boards and go to the net and find open areas for Eichel and Hall. And if Sheahan is moved to 2C, atleast he brings some speed to that line. Why F@ck around anymore Dahlin and Joker should be put together.

Skinner-Eichel-Olofsson
Hall-Cozens-Reinhart

Or

Skinner-Eichel-Olofsson
Cozens-Hall-Reinhart

And yes, Hall has played some center. When RNH was out he did it a bit
- jcragcrumple

So Staal at 3C,
and put a guy who’s barely played Center at 2C ?

So Staal at 3C,
and put a guy who’s barely played Center at 2C ?
- jdfitz77

This was if Staal was out any length of time

Reinhart
- ZiggyBuff

I’d have loved to have seen that at some point in the last few years
Doesn’t seem like an option for some reason

This was if Staal was out any length of time
- Stripes77

My bad
Still kind of a reach, but i suppose it’s worth a shot?

It's not all about dahlin, it's also about how great the other players have become.

Makar was #4 overall right? A Top prospect also, when he was 18.

They are no longer prospects or 18 right?
- Boss34

They are also not in their primes or fully developed players yet. We will have a clearer picture this year

Trade Dahlin, oh my God Sacrilege
- Buff36

Dahlin at 2C to replace the injured Staal
😂😂😂

No, he doesn't.
- RhinoFan

Not directed at anyone but it’s amazing how some were willing to give Ristolainen the benefit of the doubt for 5 years but Dahlin definitely won’t be better than Makar or Hughes at 20 years old

Not directed at anyone but it’s amazing how some were willing to give Ristolainen the benefit of the doubt for 5 years but Dahlin definitely won’t be better than Makar or Hughes at 20 years old
- sbroads24

Hell if he is in the same conversation as those two he already is worlds better than Risto

Hell if he is in the same conversation as those two he already is worlds better than Risto
- Stripes77

It’s not just on here but the idea of trading Dahlin is so crazy IMO.

Especially for a second line center?

I would gladly watch the Sabres play like they have the past 6 years for the next 10 years than ever have to back-read all of those Fitz comments again.

Oh my god that dude is the worst.

https://twitter.com/Saman...tatus/1350093783673827328

What a complete joke the NHL is.

https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1350093783673827328

What a complete joke the NHL is.
- 3rd GM's the charm

Ok so they sucked on opening night. My eyes are burning from back reading and I’m ready for some more hockey. The boys are gonna come out flying tonight.

- 3rd GM's the charm

I didn't catch the eyes for a couple seconds

They are also not in their primes or fully developed players yet. We will have a clearer picture this year
- sbroads24

Remember when Hedman was a bust?

https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1350093783673827328

What a complete joke the NHL is.
- 3rd GM's the charm

If that's the only angle, it's impossible to tell. Still would've given him a game because the only point to that hit is to injure.

I didn't catch the eyes for a couple seconds


- jcragcrumple

Probably not. Dahlin was the #1 overall pick and touted as the best defensive prospect in 30 years.

You think 30 bad games as a 19 year old under a new coach changes that?
- sbroads24

if ralph is the savior, I would expect an improvement with dahlin

nothing I have seen on or off the ice has shown me ralph was on par with housley, let alone better

Remember when Hedman was a bust?
- Wetbandit1

hedman turned the corner in year 4, but was a much better d player in year 2 then what we saw from dahlin last year, IMO

not a dig on dahlin, but more the situation

Cmon Ullmark