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The key addition, Fasko-Rudas looked energized by the change of environment, netting 10 goals with 18 points in 23 games after arriving in Saskatoon. All rights reserved. “The Blades knew the possibility was going to be there [for Dach to remain with Chicago] but I don’t know that they really thought that it was necessarily going to happen,” Lazaruk said. The 'B' rating indicates players projected to be second- or third-round candidates, and the 'C' rating indicates players projected to be fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-round candidates. The key move was made last, acquiring import forward Martin Fasko-Rudas from the Swift Current Broncos. 2021 NHL Central Scouting 'Players to Watch' - WHL Players, PTW Last Name First Name Team Height Weight Position, A Sillinger Cole Medicine Hat 5'11" 194 LW, C Kosior Landon Prince Albert 5'11" 190 D, C Serhyenko Carter Prince Albert 6'4" 193 G. Players have been identified using the following criteria: A Rating - Indicates a first-round candidate, B Rating - Indicates a second- or third-round candidate, C Rating - Indicates a fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-round candidate, LV (Limited Viewing) - Injured players who have not had sufficient viewings to be categorized. The first of many for Colton Dach #ThrowbackThursday | #BladeCity pic.twitter.com/EtdBXzDopb. Most recently in the WHL with Saskatoon Blades. Lazaruk said that he and the team learned of Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz testing positive for COVID-19 like anyone else, while watching the Oilers and Jets game after dinner. They didn’t have a chance to see it through to the finish line, but much was accomplished this season by the Saskatoon Blades and they’ve set themselves up well for the future. Florchuk was dealt to the Vancouver Giants, followed by defenceman Rhett Rhinehart being brought in from the Prince George Cougars as well as forward Caiden Daley from the Regina Pats. Colton Dach is a “C” rated prospect, meaning Central Scouting expects the 17-year-old to be chosen somewhere between the fourth and sixth rounds. “He has a pretty good shot and is not afraid to try things that you wouldn’t expect him to do,” he said. Colton Dach is a “C” rated prospect, meaning Central Scouting expects the 17-year-old to be chosen somewhere between the fourth and sixth rounds. “I think you’ve got to find that balance of being yourself, having your personality and also buying in with what you’re trying to do,” Love said. Overall an intelligent player who displays the complete package offensive, with room for growth. Colton Dach following big brother to Saskatoon Blades. Unfortunately, nobody got the chance to find out how it might have all played out. Dach’s playmaking abilities are above average as well, adhering his play along the wall and opening himself to the middle of the ice. Dach, who's the younger brother to former Blade and budding superstar Kirby, is coming off a 29-point campaign in a shortened 62-game season. U.S. election: Early results show wins for Trump in Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, US election: How the electoral college system decides who wins the White House, Tam adds layer to advice about face masks, U.S. election: Armed man arrested for loitering at a North Carolina polling place, Liberals propose new Canadian Broadcast Act rules for online streaming platforms, Trump and Biden campaign in swing states as election day nears, Chicago Blackhawks select Saskatoon Blades centre Kirby Dach 3rd overall at draft, Saskatoon Blades trade Gary Haden to Victoria Royals, Saskatoon, Prince Albert hosting CHL Canada-Russia games, Dave King among 2019 inductees named to Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame. The younger brother of Kirby, it took Dach … Colton Dach made the team as a 16-year-old and had a lot on his plate early in the season as he worked to establish himself in the league. The younger brother of Saskatoon Blades star forward Kirby Dach is finding his way on the team with some long-distance guidance from his big brother. Blending offensive intuitiveness with profound finishing abilities, the Saskatoon Blades prospect has displayed one rare qualities over the past couple seasons, making him worthy of a lottery selection the the 2018 WHL Draft. “You go through the motions of practice like you normally would, but in the back of your mind you’re wondering what’s going to happen,” he said. The Fort Saskatchewan, AB product has cracked NHL Central Scouting's 'Players to Watch' list with a "C" rating - indicating he's likely to be chosen in the fourth, fifth, or sixth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Blades radio play-by-play broadcaster Les Lazaruk helped us break down how it all happened. A smooth operator when in possession, utilizing his above average vision from the perimeter mixed with the confidence that he can put passes into any spot in the offensive zone with ease. Colton Dach following big brother to Saskatoon Blades, Saskatoon, Prince Albert hosting CHL Canada-Russia games, Dave King among 2019 inductees named to Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame, Asteroid size of cruise ship to skim Earth at 30,500mph within 24 hours, Dakota Fanning Defends Her New Movie ‘Sweetness in the Belly’ After Whitewashing Claims. The rookie lit the lamp 11 times to compliment 18 assists, and piled up 45 penalty minutes to go with a plus-7 rating. The 'A' rating indicates players projected to be first-round candidates. Honing excellent puck skills, Dach has a soft touch on the puck and when feeling pressure from the opposing team he rely’s on creativity by attempting to expose the oppositions triangle. Utilizing that long reach of his in a sneaky matter to create turnovers with back pressure or along the wall. comments Leave a comment Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Also having the ability to quickly close guys out along the wall and make crushing physical plays when he wants to. - Former first-round pick Colton Dach is officially on NHL radars across North America. “The older guys [in hockey] try to get in my head a lot [about Kirby],” Colton … “The deadline was massive for the Blades,” Lazaruk said. Still, they were able to again clinch a playoff spot and remain in the thick of a deep and competitive Eastern Conference playoff race. Want to discuss? The younger brother of Saskatoon Blades star forward Kirby Dach is finding his way on the team with some long-distance guidance from his big brother. Colton Dach Saskatoon Blades / WHL - 19/20 Player Facts Submit Photo Update Profile. Related: THW Throwback – Revisiting the 2018 NHL Draft Guide. Six other WHL Clubs each have two players listed. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. “He’s more offensive, more skilled than I am right now,” Colton said. READ MORE: It’s never easy following in your brother’s footsteps, especially on the same team, but that’s what Colton Dach is trying to do. Overall, 18 of 22 WHL Clubs are represented in the preliminary 'Players to Watch' List. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',153,'0','0'])); Dach, who's the younger brother to former Blade and budding superstar Kirby, is coming off a 29-point campaign in a shortened 62-game season. NHL Central Scouting identifies players with a rating system that includes four categories. “The WHL did a great job making him the player that he is today so I think that will help me be the player I want to be.”. “The Blades thought that Dach would come back at some point, and I think a lot of the early-season planning was based on his return,” he said. © 2019 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. WATCH: One player trying to crack the Saskatoon Blades roster is Colton Dach. This season Colton goes back to his roots playing with the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers, he is expected to be a top 15 scoring in the AMHL this season. The Blades entered the new season without their top-five point scorers from that team, headlined by dynamic forward Kirby Dach, who remained with the Blackhawks for after being selected third overall by Chicago in the 2019 NHL Draft. Colton entered camp at six-foot-two and around 180 pounds, similar to his brother, but said he approaches the game differently than Kirby. Colton Dach comes to the Blades with some familiarity of the organization having watched his older brother Kirby play in Saskatoon for parts of the past two seasons. Colton Dach is the younger brother of current Blades star Kirby, a regarded top five pick in this years NHL Draft, and he is also closely related to other good players in the Fort Saskatchewan region. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-box-3','ezslot_2',652,'0','0'])); 3 prospects signed by Saskatoon Blades. The subtraction of core contributors from last year’s roster prompted somewhat of a youth movement on the fly this season for the Blades that showcased the emergence of up and coming stars guided by leadership from the team’s older players and impactful additions at the trade deadline. In all likely hood, Dach is expected to be a top six winger on the Blades by age 17, being a key piece of that teams young core coming up and filling holes that will be left by some of there aging player over the next couple seasons. Expectations were high for the Blades coming into the 2019-20 campaign, and rightly so, after they finished the 2018-19 season with 98 points and reached the second round of the playoffs, where they bowed out to the eventual league champion Prince Albert Raiders. What Connects Us! Those plans included the acquisition of former Montreal Canadiens’ third-round draft pick Scott Walford from the Victoria Royals last offseason to anchor the defence core with fellow overage player Nolan Kneen. Kirby was selected 2nd overall by the Blades in the 2016 bantam draft. Four WHL players were given 'B' ratings, including Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Nolan Allan, Edmonton Oil Kings goaltender Sebastian Cossa, Portland Winterhawks forward Jack O'Brien, and Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven. The younger brother of Saskatoon Blades star forward Kirby Dach is finding his way on the team with some long-distance guidance from his big brother. WHL Draft: 6th Overall in 2018 – Saskatoon Blades (Signed). The Blades held the second Eastern Conference wild-card position and were four points out of second place in the East Division when the season was paused and ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March. GM Quote: “He will always be compared with Kirby but they are actually quite different personalities and different players on the ice. When Dach was selected third overall in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Blackhawks, it came as a surprise to some in Saskatoon, as Chicago kept their choice close to the vest right up until they announced his name at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. 09/05/2019. Saskatoon Blades trade Gary Haden to Victoria Royals. Five WHL players were assigned 'A' ratings, including Edmonton Oil Kings forward Dylan Guenther, Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ryder Korczak, Winnipeg ICE defenceman Carson Lambos, Seattle Thunderbirds forward Conner Roulette, and Medicine Hat Tigers forward Cole Sillinger. The Blades next preseason game is Friday when they take on the Prince Albert Raiders in Warman. “He texts me after every game to see how it goes and I give him the updates,” Colton said. While Colton admits he takes a little bit of flack for it, he wouldn’t have it any other way. The Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, Portland Winterhawks, Prince Albert Raiders, Red Deer Rebels, and Seattle Thunderbirds all boast three players each to lead WHL Clubs. 2 overall in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. He has a mean streak to his game and has a lot of pro potential as either a winger or centre. Regular season + playoffs.

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