Think he's too laid back. I don't buy the "he's dumb" stuff, but I don't think he's super vocal either. Need to have a strong voice as the C. Dahlin has the respect around the league, but not that voice IMO.
- QuinnFan

I can assure you that he is not too laid back.

Is he supremely verbal like Tuch, who often has diarrhea of the mouth?

No, but Dahlin doesn't (frank) around when he does talk.

Do you think Casey got in shape all by himself?

Not remotely, and that's just one example.

Reported on purpose.
- QuinnFan

Been a few weeks since my last ban

I’m due

I can assure you that he is not too laid back.

Is he supremely verbal like Tuch, who often has diarrhea of the mouth?

No, but Dahlin doesn't (frank) around when he does talk.

Do you think Casey got in shape all by himself?

Not remotely, and that's just one example.
- kingcong39

I don't think Dahlin is laid back when training himself, but I do think he likes to be friends with guys. I'm not sure I've ever seen him get angry at another player, the best captains in the league do.

Casey would be a good example, did Dahlin drive that transformation? I just hadn't heard that tbh.

Been a few weeks since my last ban

I’m due
- Jet Jaguar BD

I suppose it was inevitable but don't worry, haven't seen Stripes in weeks. Chaos reigns supreme here.

Something, something, something...Satan.

Disagree- an outside presence like Stamkos who has no history with these guys would have an easier time holding them accountable than Dahlin. I just can't see him doing it
- Hank Balling

Marcus Foligno, Travis Konecny or Boone

Been a few weeks since my last ban

I’m due
- Jet Jaguar BD

you can get one in 5 minutes over at the leafs blog


ripped fuel would get one every month in the flyers blog

I still don't think there's a captain on this roster currently
- Hank Balling

It's interesting that the reporters following the team don't see him as a slam dunk and always mention Cozens as a future C.

It all has a funny look to it. Their locker cleanup comments didn't sound like Dahlin was the true C last year and everything was going great.

I don't think Dahlin is laid back when training himself, but I do think he likes to be friends with guys. I'm not sure I've ever seen him get angry at another player, the best captains in the league do.

Casey would be a good example, did Dahlin drive that transformation? I just hadn't heard that tbh.
- QuinnFan

They sure did get mad at 'Fire Donnie' then threw him under the bus at locker cleanout.

I don't think Dahlin is laid back when training himself, but I do think he likes to be friends with guys. I'm not sure I've ever seen him get angry at another player, the best captains in the league do.

Casey would be a good example, did Dahlin drive that transformation? I just hadn't heard that tbh.
- QuinnFan

This. I can't picture him calling Power out for a bad shift

Marcus Foligno, Travis Konecny or Boone
- homiedclown

Hard pass. Giving Columbus a good haul for a guy who hasn't played 70 games since 2019 is a bad idea. Foligno or Konecny in a heartbeat.

I can assure you that he is not too laid back.

Is he supremely verbal like Tuch, who often has diarrhea of the mouth?

No, but Dahlin doesn't (frank) around when he does talk.

Do you think Casey got in shape all by himself?

Not remotely, and that's just one example.
- kingcong39

What identity would he create with the team. He's been the captain since Okposo was traded, what did you see that shows he is the captain that helps the team become winners?

He will be, since this organization is run by legitimate morons, but he, like the rest of the people employed in Sabreland, lack leadership traits.

1 middle 6 guy
1 mid pair d man
1 bottom 6 guy


is that enough for this offseason?

let it ride with 6k and levi?

girgens comes back?

is bringing back lazar for the 4th line a viable option?

I can assure you that he is not too laid back.

Is he supremely verbal like Tuch, who often has diarrhea of the mouth?

No, but Dahlin doesn't (frank) around when he does talk.

Do you think Casey got in shape all by himself?

Not remotely, and that's just one example.
- kingcong39

given the team failure this season, perhaps the voice needs to come from outside the 2023-24 lockerroom

is ruff enough or is more needed?

1 middle 6 guy
1 mid pair d man
1 bottom 6 guy


is that enough for this offseason?

let it ride with 6k and levi?

girgens comes back?

is bringing back lazar for the 4th line a viable option?
- homiedclown

Enough for what? If they do nothing, fans won't be happy, but the expectations are still playoffs. 3 significant changes? I think fans would generally be content.

I don't think Dahlin is laid back when training himself, but I do think he likes to be friends with guys. I'm not sure I've ever seen him get angry at another player, the best captains in the league do.

Casey would be a good example, did Dahlin drive that transformation? I just hadn't heard that tbh.
- QuinnFan

He certainly did.

He dragged Casey's lazy ass off the couch almost daily, altered his diet and set other good habits.

This is the perfect example of using analytics as a tool to make a more informed decision.

I hope the days of looking at a RAPM chart and saying yep or nope are gone.
- TheSabresTaco

I agree in general, however in specific instances it isn't the be all / end all, right?
It is another informational tool that helps to fill in the painting.

That said, real production versus expected production will always win out...or should.

Stammer's real production was 40/41/82 playing on their top 2 lines as he was moved around frequently, mostly on L2 with Cerelli and Hagel after Duclair was obtained in March.

I'll take him any day if the week no matter what the expected stats say.

Enough for what? If they do nothing, fans won't be happy, but the expectations are still playoffs. 3 significant changes? I think fans would generally be content.
- Lunaion

I do not think it's about appeasing the fans or limping into the 7th or 8th seed at this point

I think it's about icing a team that can compete with the panthers, rangers, canes, bruins etc for 82 games and icing a team that is capable of competing for the cup

the bar needs to be much higher than 4th or 5th place in the division next April

I suppose it was inevitable but don't worry, haven't seen Stripes in weeks. Chaos reigns supreme here.

Something, something, something...Satan.
- QuinnFan

Stipes is making the rounds at leading universities across the country.

Coincidence? I think not.

Stammer's real production was 40/41/82 playing on their top 2 lines as he was moved around frequently, mostly on L2 with Cerelli and Hagel after Duclair was obtained in March.

I'll take him any day if the week no matter what the expected stats say.
- IonSabres

look at where hagel is now vs 2 years ago

the perfect second liner


F You Botts

Stipes is making the rounds at leading universities across the country.

Coincidence? I think not.
- IonSabres

no more jacksonville iceman in the playoffs

lost 4-0 to florida in game 7

I guess houser was called up to rochester to be the 3rd goalie

What identity would he create with the team. He's been the captain since Okposo was traded, what did you see that shows he is the captain that helps the team become winners?

He will be, since this organization is run by legitimate morons, but he, like the rest of the people employed in Sabreland, lack leadership traits.
- washedup20

Dahlin is a prime example of a guy who prides himself an becoming the best he can be including practicing hard and encouraging others to up their intensity.
IMO, he doesn't seem to be a true leader as there is more to it than leading by example. I think he is a better Alternate than the Captain.

I can assure you that he is not too laid back.

Is he supremely verbal like Tuch, who often has diarrhea of the mouth?

No, but Dahlin doesn't (frank) around when he does talk.

Do you think Casey got in shape all by himself?

Not remotely, and that's just one example.
- kingcong39

I never heard this before. Doesn't mean it isn't correct, but where did you see it reported?

He certainly did.

He dragged Casey's lazy ass off the couch almost daily, altered his diet and set other good habits.
- kingcong39

Credit where credit is due then, I know they were the best of friends so it makes sense. Think he can do that to the team as a whole though?

Stipes is making the rounds at leading universities across the country.

Coincidence? I think not.
- IonSabres

This made me giggle at work.

I do not think it's about appeasing the fans or limping into the 7th or 8th seed at this point

I think it's about icing a team that can compete with the panthers, rangers, canes, bruins etc for 82 games and icing a team that is capable of competing for the cup

the bar needs to be much higher than 4th or 5th place in the division next April
- homiedclown

I think the bar for most of them is making the playoffs and saving their jobs.