Though he has yet to appear in a game, Dach has impressed Blackhawks teammates during practices.
"He's a raw talent, there's no doubt about it," winger Patrick Kane said. "He's big, he can skate. You see a lot of plays out there where he's holding the puck, using his reach, putting it around guys and getting it back, so he's got ability that way. (It will) probably be more of a test to go right into a regular-season game for him, especially without preseason games but some guys can do that and I think he's physically mature enough where he can jump in and probably feel more comfortable than other guys would at that age."
Colliton said that when Dach does get the opportunity, he will be full-go against any opponent.
"I don't foresee having to protect him," Colliton said. "I think he skates well, he's got a good stick (and) he's a big kid. Those things help you survive defensively, but we'll let it play out."
Dach said that practicing with the Blackhawks has been good for his game, but he knows that playing in an NHL game will be a the truest test.
"With game speed you're never going to know what it's really like until you're out there," Dach said. "For me, it's about pushing myself in practice and in the gym to get to that extra level and be ready to make an impact when I get to step into the lineup."
Blackhawks veterans, including Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw and Zack Smith, have been especially helpful to Dach, doling out advice while taking the center under their collective wings.
"This is a good group of guys in here," Dach said. "They've helped me a lot. They know what it's about to be a pro and they're kind of helping guide my way through the league and understand that injuries are part of the game now and you have to take it step by step to make sure everything is good to go before you step out there.
"The big thing that everybody told me was to make sure to take your time," Dach added. "But at the same time, when you're ready to go make sure you're ready. I'm feeling good and I just have to keep pushing myself to get back into game form."