Wont play over 30 games in the NHL? So you're telling me no team is ever going to try to play Dumba the majority of the season in any stage of his career?
That's just bizarre nonsense really isnt it?
Pretty much a troll post. At the very least it is severe misinformed nonsense.
I have watched him around a dozen times and can not say I have seen anything impressive from his play at any point. He skates around and hits people but typicaly doesn't "destroy them". Seem out of position alot. Too small. Missed the net a lot....
I much perfered his D partner Petrovic in every aspect. Bigger, meaner, better positioning, bigger hitter, better passer...
Dumba is highly over rated form the small sample size I have watched him. Highly doubt his style will transfer over to the NHL but with defenseman... who knows. Could be great but I would guess he doesn't play more than 30 games in the NHL his whole career.
From the two scrimmages, Dumba certainly has an unique skillset that is rare to find in a prospect. That ... dynamic energy of hitting and offensive skills you don't find often.
But, he did shown some flaws. Because of this "dynamic" style, he needs to figure out that sometimes its better to play simple and effective.
He is a bit erratic and inconsistency in terms of what I described, but with a few years of development as well as several international tournaments, that is something he can most definitely learn.
Huuuuuuuuuuuge Dumba fan here!!! (for me it was Galchenyuk or Dumba for 3rd overall!).
I'm going to follow as many Minnesota Wild games as I possibly can!!
Dumba is going to be a fun dman to watch (fast, exciting and electrifying) and I wish him all the luck in the world/universe.
Off topic: he also has an interesting mix (for all the girls out there!)...I'm pretty sure he's half Filipino, no? The other half is Irish Canadian?? (no idea). Anyways...he's going to be a dandy, can't wait till he's NHL ready (1 year and a half to two years away?).
Huuuuuuuuuuuge Dumba fan here!!! (for me it was Galchenyuk or Dumba for 3rd overall!).
I'm going to follow as many Minnesota Wild games as I possibly can!!
Dumba is going to be a fun dman to watch (fast, exciting and electrifying) and I wish him all the luck in the world/universe.
Off topic: he also has an interesting mix (for all the girls out there!)...I'm pretty sure he's half Filipino, no? The other half is Irish Canadian?? (no idea). Anyways...he's going to be a dandy, can't wait till he's NHL ready (1 year and a half to two years away?).
Go Dumba Go!!
Go Wild Go!!
You'll have to wait a couple years to cheer for Dumba though.
You'll have to wait a couple years to cheer for Dumba though.
What's the expression?! Good things happen to those who wait!!
(It's too bad we have to wait but it's for the better...proper development).
Also...newly acquired Parise (home sweet home!) and Suter will surely make things more interesting in Minnesota (and I'm sure they can't wait for Dumba to be ready to go). Present and near future is looking brighter and brighter for Wild fans
What's the expression?! Good things happen to those who wait!!
Also...newly acquired Parise (home sweet home!) and Suter will surely make things more interesting in Minnesota (and I'm sure they can't wait for Dumba to be ready to go). Present and near future is looking brighter and brighter for Wild fans
Go Dumba Go!!
We're licking our lips at a possible Brodin - Dumba pairing in the foreseeable future.
What's the expression?! Good things happen to those who wait!!
(It's too bad we have to wait but it's for the better...proper development).
Also...newly acquired Parise (home sweet home!) and Suter will surely make things more interesting in Minnesota (and I'm sure they can't wait for Dumba to be ready to go). Present and near future is looking brighter and brighter for Wild fans
That's dedication! And when is the last time TWO (not only one) of the best UFA players went to Minnesota?
Always a good time to be a Minnesota Wild fan (huge hockey state), but this is GREAT time to be a fan, especially for the Wild fans that have been waiting a long time (anyone will tell you that they'd gladly welcome Parise, Suter, and Dumba on their team ).
Also looking forward to seeing Dumba represent Canada at the WJC tournament.
1. Watching the draft, I thought Anaheim was going to take him. I was freaking out at my place.
2. Having said that, Lindholm and Trouba should be good for your respective teams. Granted, I don't watch a lot of the prospects play but I read a lot leading up to the draft and watched whatever video was available of potential prospects around 7. So I'm not an expert but those two kids look to be really solid too.
1. Watching the draft, I thought Anaheim was going to take him. I was freaking out at my place.
2. Having said that, Lindholm and Trouba should be good for your respective teams. Granted, I don't watch a lot of the prospects play but I read a lot leading up to the draft and watched whatever video was available of potential prospects around 7. So I'm not an expert but those two kids look to be really solid too.
I was actually rather upset that we took Lindholm over Trouba (though him going to the Jets was a nice consolation) he was my #2 defenseman behind Murray. I figured, we already have Fowler and Vatanen what's the use in going with another OFD? As it turns out Lindholm is much better than I expected (just from what I saw in prospect camp). Though I was more furious we passed on Forsberg. Didn't help that we traded Visnovsky for a second rounder, then the rumor that Ryan wanted out of Anaheim came out right before the pick so I kept thinking (don't do anything stupid Murray...you're already screwing us) then I see the tweet "welcome to the Ducks Lindholm" and I was pretty close to popping a blood vessel. The way the top 5 went I was ecstatic to have a shot at Forsberg, Trouba, Grigorenko, Dumba, or Faksa...Lindholm was literally the last guy to cross my mind. But as I said he's been impressive so I'm satisfied for now. Still can't say for sure he was the BPA there (Forsberg, Grigorenko, and Dumba have all been impressive while Lindholm waits for the AHL season to start).
As for Dumba...it's gonna be hit or miss for him and it all depends on his size. If his size is a factor, he'll be a fringe 4-5 d-man, if he can use his other skills to compensate for the smaller size (and if he adds like 15-20 pounds) he can be the steal of the draft as far as d-men go.
I was actually rather upset that we took Lindholm over Trouba (though him going to the Jets was a nice consolation) he was my #2 defenseman behind Murray. I figured, we already have Fowler and Vatanen what's the use in going with another OFD? As it turns out Lindholm is much better than I expected (just from what I saw in prospect camp). Though I was more furious we passed on Forsberg. Didn't help that we traded Visnovsky for a second rounder, then the rumor that Ryan wanted out of Anaheim came out right before the pick so I kept thinking (don't do anything stupid Murray...you're already screwing us) then I see the tweet "welcome to the Ducks Lindholm" and I was pretty close to popping a blood vessel. The way the top 5 went I was ecstatic to have a shot at Forsberg, Trouba, Grigorenko, Dumba, or Faksa...Lindholm was literally the last guy to cross my mind. But as I said he's been impressive so I'm satisfied for now. Still can't say for sure he was the BPA there (Forsberg, Grigorenko, and Dumba have all been impressive while Lindholm waits for the AHL season to start).
As for Dumba...it's gonna be hit or miss for him and it all depends on his size. If his size is a factor, he'll be a fringe 4-5 d-man, if he can use his other skills to compensate for the smaller size (and if he adds like 15-20 pounds) he can be the steal of the draft as far as d-men go.
I agree with the Lindholm comment but not so much the Dumba comment.
Lindholm is a great prospect but did really think Trouba made a great fit for the Ducks. Like you said, the Ducks already have two high end offensive defensemen in Fowler and Vatanen, so Trouba, I thought, made excellent sense.
For Dumba, I don't size is going to be the deciding factor, its going to be his hockey sense in the defensive zone. He has great hockey sense when it comes to rushing the puck, keeping the puck in the offensive zone, and making the right hits. However, I question his ability to make consistently the simple and smart defensive plays in his own zone.
