The Blackhawks liked what Kirby Dach had to offer so much that they passed on some of the more notable players in this year’s draft class, such as Bowen Byram, Alex Turcotte, Dylan Cozens, and others. It was somewhat of an unexpected move, but the pick helped fill a team need.
Kirby Dach checks a lot of boxes that the Blackhawks were looking to add this offseason. If you are unfamiliar with Dach, let’s take a closer look at what he has to offer as the 3rd overall pick.
Kirby Dach Player Profile
Height – 6’4″ Shifty with great hands despite his large frame.
Weight – 198 lbs
Shoots – Right
Size/Strength – Excellent
Skating – Good
Shot/Scoring – Good
Puckhandling – Excellent
Physical Play – Good
Offensive Play – Good
Defensive Play – Good
Hockey Sense – Excellent
Competitiveness – ExcellentStrengths: