IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Thu 11/14/19 1:19 AM

Dach scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Dach had an assist on Calvin de Haan's equalizer in the second period. The rookie forward then scored one of his own in the third, which ultimately stood as his first career game-winning goal. Dach has six points in 12 games -- the third-overall pick from the 2019 draft is beginning to find his groove in the NHL.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Sun 11/10/19 10:36 PM

Dach scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Dach's second career goal was the second tally for the Blackhawks in a strong opening period, and the only one scored by a player not in the team's top-six in the contest. The 18-year-old is still seeing sheltered minutes -- Dach has averaged just 11:07 per game entering Sunday -- but he has four points in 11 appearances. Those numbers aren't likely to attract Calder buzz, but he could be worth a look in deeper fantasy formats.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Wed 10/30/19 5:07 PM

Dach will remain with the Blackhawks rather than returning to the WHL for his final year of junior eligibility.
EDGE Analysis
The third overall pick from this year's draft has undoubtedly been one of Chicago's best 12 forwards early on this season, but the team could avoid burning a year of his entry-level contract by sending him back to the WHL prior to Saturday's matchup with L.A. However, coach Jeremy Colliton and the organization are clearly in agreement that Dach's development would be better served by becoming a full-time NHLer right away rather than dominating inferior competition in the WHL for another campaign. Dach has only picked up two points through six appearances with the Blackhawks thus far this season, but he's averaged less than 12 minutes of ice time per contest and hasn't seen any action on the man advantage, which should change as the year progresses. If he's still available, Dach is definitely worth adding in redraft fantasy formats.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Tue 10/22/19 11:56 PM

Dach scored his first career goal in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Late in the first period, Dylan Strome slung a pass across the front of the net, which deflected off of Olli Maatta's stick and Dach's midsection before crossing the goal line. It's a memorable moment for the third-overall pick from 2019, despite the end result of the game. The playmaking center is seeing sheltered minutes at first, likely to keep his confidence intact as he adjusts to the speed of hockey's highest level.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Sun 10/20/19 11:19 AM

Dach will make his NHL debut in Sunday's game against the Capitals, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The third overall pick in last summer's draft finished his conditioning stint Friday after dealing with a concussion to start the year. Now that Dach is finally healthy, he'll make his way into the lineup after a three-game stint in the minors. It's likely he'll assume a bottom-six role to start his career, and Alex Nylander is expected to exit the lineup Sunday for the youngster.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Sat 10/19/19 12:17 AM

Dach was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Rockford on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The third overall pick in 2019 will now join the Blackhawks after beginning the year with a concussion. It's likely Dach will slot into the lineup -- there's little point in keeping the 18-year-old in the press box. Dach failed to record a point during his three-game stay in the minors. He'll likely begin his career in a bottom-six role, but early success could see him move up the lineup.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Sat 10/12/19 3:27 PM

Dach (concussion) was sent down to AHL Rockford on Saturday for a conditioning stint.
EDGE Analysis
Now healthy after beginning the 2019-20 campaign on IR-NR, Dach will spend up to 14 days in the minors. The third overall selection in this past year's draft figures to play a prominent role for the Blackhawks down the road, but it remains unclear when he'll make his NHL debut.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Tue 10/1/19 5:21 PM

Dach (concussion) will begin the season with an injured/non-roster designation.
EDGE Analysis
Dach definitely won't play in Friday's regular-season opener against Philadelphia, but it looks like the Blackhawks are planning on at least giving him a nine-game tryout before shipping him back to the juniors once he's healthy. Chicago should release another update on the 2019 third overall pick's status once he clears the NHL's concussion protocol.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Wed 9/25/19 12:50 PM

Dach (concussion) will make the trip to Europe for the Blackhawks' preseason finale and regular-season opener, but he's not expected to play in either game, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dach, who was diagnosed with a concussion on Sept. 13, has been skating on his own recently, but he has yet to return to practice with his teammates and doesn't appear to be particularly close to receiving medical clearance. The fact that he's going to travel with the Blackhawks for their pair of overseas contests suggests he may get a look with the big club once he's deemed fit to play, but at this point, all signs point to the 2019 third overall pick returning to the WHL for the majority of the upcoming campaign.

IRKirby Dach
C MTL
Fri 9/20/19 5:54 PM

Dach (concussion) skated on his own Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Friday marked the first time Dach has hit the ice since being diagnosed with a concussion last Friday. The third overall pick from the 2019 draft will need to return to practice with his teammates before being cleared for game action, so he'll have to wait for Wednesday's matchup with Washington for his next chance to make his preseason debut. At this point all signs point to Dach returning to the WHL for the 2019-20 campaign.