...I think that "skating in quicksand" most accurately describes Dagenais when he is attempting to turn or dodge a check...but And-o thinks that Dagenais looks more like he has hit a patch of slush when he is "taking off"!!! 

Nil'd and And-o agree though...Dagenais skates like And-o's sister (and that is no knock against the ladies who play)...that is just a sad truth!

However...that said...Dagenais has an absolute cannon for a shot...and And-o cannot describe it but the guy (when given a regular shift) just seems to have a "nose for the net".  Perhaps he is a victim of the new rules...because I remember most everyone supporting his PP time...and his role on the second line.

....in fact, I remember stretches where he was one of about only 3 Habs who would ever go to the net in a scramble!!!

And-o has mixed emotions about Dagenais....And-o just wishes Dagenais could skate better so that he could have a role besides "fill-in"!!!