I think Sarich is a better comparison than Tanev - Bahl doesn't have the thunderous open-ice hits is hit repertoire (yet), but defensively, he is pretty similar, and he does use his size well in the corners and in front of the net.
Regardless, I think Bahl continues to look better each game (remember, he missed most of camp), and looks pretty calm and controlled for a 24 year old. For comparison, the D+7 season was Kylington's first full NHL season, and was Andersson's break-out season. Defensemen typically just start to get it around the D+7 year.
TL/DR: Bahl could turn out to be a beauty!
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