Thought it was interesting that Dobber has done a top 20 Canuck prospect depth chart and how similar, for most part, it is to our own ongoing list of rating our prospects. Cam Robinson, November 2017 – After torching the league with fellow Canucks’ prospect, Elias Pettersson a season ago, Dahlen is proving to be the best player in the Allsvenskan this year. Value is much lower than expected for this player. Most recently in the NCAA with St. Lawrence Univ.. Many believe that talented, but under-performing forward Jonathan Dahlen may be primed for a breakout year in 2019-20, beginning his first full season with the San Jose Sharks. Although his 20 points in 11 games look good on paper for Sharks fans, the question of his commitment to playing in North America still remains. The contract has a January 31st, 2018 out-clause that allows the winger to either sign a contract with an SHL club or return to North America where both the AHL and NHL would be options – albeit a very small chance he’d see NHL ice this season. That was always going to be a difficult option as the Lakers are well into their season and lack much room up front, especially in a scoring role. Likely at least two to three years away from seriously challenging for a roster spot, Dhalen could be the next in the long list of impressive Swedes to suit up for the Senators. Dahlen is currently playing with Utica in the AHL, where he has 14 goals and 29 points in 50 games in his first professional season. That isn’t going to happen. Connect With Us We encourage you to follow us on social media and to reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. He demonstrated this ability by finishing five goals in seven World Junior Championship contests and was constantly leading the charge for shots on goal. Undrafted in the CHL import draft, Dahlen will return to Timra in Sweden again next season. He was reportedly unhappy with his ice time in Utica and didn’t feel he was being developed properly – this led to a trade deadline deal to the Sharks. The 20-year-old winger was everything for his team, finishing 2nd in regular season scoring and then leading all Allsvenskan players in playoff scoring with 14 points in 10 games – including the insurance marker in the final match. ... Nick Merkley, Conor Timmins, Jonathan Dahlen and breaks down the Team Canada World Junior roster. Value is much higher than expected for this player. Need a new search? Part 3 examined players — Jonathan Dahlen, Thomas Gregoire, Jayden Halbgewachs, Nikolai Knyzhov, Maxim Letunov, Scott Reedy, and Danil Yurtaykin — who likely have just one more year left to prove themselves before falling completely off the NHL radar. Dahlen has plenty of upside as a top-six forward but will need some time to marinate. Many hoped he would find a way to slide onto the Växjö Lakers to continue building chemistry with top prospect, Elias Pettersson. Coming back into the zone he keeps his head on a swivel. If you’re new to these, you can check out the introductory explainer article here — this will have all the definitions you need to know: Deep Dive into San Jose’s Prospects, Part 1: … Dahlen possesses a top-six upside but still needs to improve his footspeed. Blessed with great edges, quick hands, and a nose for the net, he’ll compliment San Jose’s prospect pool nicely. Dahlen remains a good prospect with offensive upside; although he doesn’t have the best top speed, his edgework is fantastic and he has great hands. Jonathan Dahlen contract, cap hit, salary cap, lifetime earnings, aav, advanced stats and NHL transaction history. Cam Robinson, March 2018 – The legend of the Jonathan Dahlén in Timrå continues to grow. Jokke Nevalainen joins the show to discuss Team Finlands World Junior Roster, who is on, missing and who is fantasy relevant, and … March 2020 - The status of Jonathan Dahlen as a fantasy asset is relatively uncertain these days. Dahlen didn’t get an extended look in the top six with the Utica Comets, so the Sharks are hoping more opportunity will lead to increased confidence and production. After refusing to exercise his out-clause and move up the SHL due to his long time squad having a chance to be promoted to the top tier with a championship, Dahlen has been an absolute force in the playoffs. Dahlen previously played for Timra in Allsvenskan before going to North America. The skilled forward has racked up eight goals and 15 points in 12 contests thus far. Could be because True lacks the pedigree. If you didn't find what you were looking for, try a new search! They are absolutely stacked everywhere and this is going to be a team back in contention very soon – possibly even this season. a 2016 second-round pick of the Ottawa Senators. … Furthermore, an agile and creative player with great character. Cam Robinson, February 2017 – Dahlén has continued to impress against men in Sweden’s second tier. A dangerous offensive dynamo, Dahlén is a shifty scorer-slash-playmaker with refined technical skills and excellent overall awareness. Clearly the coaching staff in Timra took a shining to Olofsson as a result. Complete player biography and stats. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features He’s recorded four goals and seven points in three games while factoring in on 70 percent of his team’s goals. DobberHockey and Goalie Post launched in 2005, becoming the first independent fantasy hockey and starting goalie websites on the Internet. Jonathan Dahlen is once again proving that he belongs at another level. Rumours had it that SHL teams were generally concerned with bringing in a 19-year-old with no experience at that level, who is still battling the effects of mono so with few options, Dahlen has now signed with his former Timrä squad in the Allsvenskan (tier II). Dahlen has been a big part of the Timra offense this season with 12 goals, a team high, and 20 points in 25 games. He has a very real chance at becoming a productive top-six forward. Join Facebook to connect with Jonathan Dahlen and others you may know. Dahlen will cross the pond and put his hat in the ring for a spot in Vancouver next fall but he is most likely destined to start in Utica and work his way up. Jul 13, 2019 at 4:39 #8. Value is in line with expectation for this player. Dahlen will never be the biggest guy on the ice but that doesn’t deter him from exhibiting a high compete level and playing bigger than his size. After a dominant performance with Timra IK this season, posting 77 points in only 51 games the highly skilled Swede should be getting Sharks fans buzzing. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Unfortunately, his dominance in his home country is only reinforcing the idea that he Dahlén has also made the jump to the AHL and is likely staying in North America. He was named the League’s Most Valuable Player and Forward of the Year in 2017-18 after scoring 23 goals and 44 points in 44 games. This may indicate a buy-low opportunity. ... Nick Merkley, Conor Timmins, Jonathan Dahlen and breaks down the Team Canada World Junior roster. While it was a smart tactical move to return to Sweden’s second tier where he was familiar with the staff and would gain plenty of ice and opportunity, it won’t be a surprise to anyone when he exercises his out-clause on January 1st to either return to North America and suit up in the AHL, or more likely, signs on with an SHL squad.