Kirby couldn't be more excited about it.
Colton had himself a strong run in the WHL prior to the draft. Across 82 games, he scored 22 goals and dished 27 assists. He has plenty of size at 6'3 and doesn't lack skating ability. Like his big brother, he works hard. There is no lag in the effort both offensively and defensively. He goes 100% all the time. Where the two separate is Kirby is more of a facilitator, setting up teammates for big plays. Colton is a natural scorer, boasting an accurate left-handed shot. While he may not have the ceiling of his brother, the younger Dach has more than enough ability to be a long-term starter in the NHL. Somebody who can carve himself out a role in the middle 6 as a wing and provide a consistent offensive boost. Based on current projections, it is likely the Blackhawks will stash him for a year or two before bringing him up around 2023.
Kirby Dach and Blackhawks have reasons to be feeling good
He is healthy after fully recovering from the wrist issue. His little brother will likely be joining him in the not-too-distant future. Chicago added a genuine player for their long-suffering defense in Jones. Not to mention the team will be getting their beloved captain Jonathan Toews back after his long bout with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. A condition that cost him all of last season. Considering other losses they suffered on top of all that, they still managed a record of 24-25-7. If Jones lives up to his new contract ($9.5 million per year), Toews regains some of his old form, and Kirby Dach ascends during a healthy season? This team has a chance to reach the playoffs and perhaps make some serious noise.Especially if Alex DeBrincat and Dominik Kubalik keep do their things.
For the first time in a while, it feels okay to be optimistic about the Blackhawks again. Something that proved difficult following their post-2015 decline. Maybe, just maybe they can squeeze one more Cup run in before the last of the old guards is truly done.Comments
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