Domi appreciation thread (is there one?)

[The Hanging Jowl]

Just wanted to say this guy has been a pleasant surprise. Lots of speed, grit and as shown last night some finish to his game. I'll be the first to admit I thought he was a bad pickup over the summer and I thought I was proven right when they miscast him as a winger. As soon as they moved him to centre he started to shine. As an added bonus, in every single scrum you can see no one wants any part of him. It seems genetics plays a part.

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[hurdemz]

At a 3m cap hit, he's everything you could ask for and more. Underrated signing by tre.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Appreciation threads are a really bad idea IMO, can we perhaps change the thread title and make it simply a discussion thread?

That said, I like Domi a lot, hoping he sticks around.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Appreciation threads are a really bad idea IMO, can we perhaps change the thread title and make it simply a discussion thread?

That said, I like Domi a lot, hoping he sticks around.

I agree, I thought I was following the community standard

 

[Gary Nylund]

I agree, I thought I was following the community standard

I guess I can't argue with that. Is there any place left where the community isn't going to the dogs?

 

[Malachi Crunch]

Agreed about Domi. The poor guy is sick of moving around and wants to be a Leaf too. He should be (at the right price).

Also, it looks like all of the old rumours of his difficult personality were either based on past immature behaviours or were complete exaggerations of half-truths. He appears well liked, is a team player, and selfless on the ice. I actually feel bad that I also bought into this BS.

 

[DarkKnight]

He's such a great teammate too, had no idea he'd be such a galvanizing presence. Also, so glad we have some different flavours, this team was so vanilla, I love the personality adds. MUCH more likeable group to me, and sticking up for each other, Domi has played a pivotal role.

 

[ponder]

He's been great. He’s actually 3rd on the Leafs in even strength points per 60 (behind only Marner and Matthews, and actually above Willy!), which is extra impressive because he generally doesn’t play with our elite wingers: NHL Stats

Plus he’s feisty in scrums, sticks up for teammates, injects some much needed speed into our lineup (we’ve gotten kinda slow), has been fine defensively (it’s still a weakness, but more a small weakness vs. a large one), and is decent on draws (50.7%, again nothing special but fine).

For $3 mil, getting a middle 6 centre who makes a tonne happen offensively, brings speed and a nasty edge while being passable in terms of defence and faceoffs, that’s nice. Honestly I think he’s a slightly better overall player than Tavares at this point, who makes $11 mil …

The downsides are that, while his D and faceoffs are acceptable, they’re nothing special. You can’t use him on the PK, and he’s not a great choice for D-zone faceoffs against tough competition. That limits his ice time - no PK, needs slight sheltering at ES, and while he might make PP1 on some teams, he’s a PP2 guy on the Leafs, which means minimal PP time overall. Plus he’s a bit on the small side (although very strong, bulldog build like his dad). But you aren’t getting a perfect player for $3 mil, I’m very happy with what he’s bringing at this price tag, and would love to re-sign him to a multi-year deal at a similar AAV.

 

[BertCorbeau]

I've liked him and if he wants some stability, I would be ok with a multi-year deal at a reasonable cap hit .. maybe 3-4 years @ $3-$3.5 AAV?

Once JT expires the Leafs will have to restructure their forward group, so a centre like Domi that can provide some offense for cheap would be valuable.

 

[robertmac43]

Has he become the best signing of the off-season for us? Feels like he has.

Would love to have him back on a multi-year deal.

 

[Duffman955]

I love what he brings as a secondary scoring threat.

His attitude and the swagger he plays with

 

[ACC1224]

Just wanted to say this guy has been a pleasant surprise. Lots of speed, grit and as shown last night some finish to his game. I'll be the first to admit I thought he was a bad pickup over the summer and I thought I was proven right when they miscast him as a winger. As soon as they moved him to centre he started to shine. As an added bonus, in every single scrum you can see no one wants any part of him. It seems genetics plays a part.

Good thread, not enough appreciation is given to players around here.
Hated the signing, but he’s been pretty good.

 

[the squared circle]

I think he’s come on in the second half, and I like his game now.
First half he seemed kinda lost.
I want him to succeed here.

 

[fancy lad]

Max Domi has become my favourite Leaf this year. As soon as he played his first game at Center, you could see that he was a player.

And he better be here for multiple seasons. He’s the kind of player that’s been missing from this team for so long. Also for all the talk of ‘what it means to be a maple leaf’, he’s Gets it.

 

[BraveCanadian]

Pretty bad defensively, but he sticks up for himself and his team and he has wheels and some offensive upside so... not bad for 3m.

 

[Stephen]

Domi has his flaws but he’s very in tune with the pulse of Leaf Nation. His two best outings lately have been on HNIC and vs Boston. He understands the stage he’s on and he’s stepping up.

 

[Optimist]

I have to admit that I wasn't happy when we signed him. There's just something about him that rubbed me the wrong way. But..... he has certainly grown on me and I now consider myself a fan of his. Hope he sticks around for a few years.

 

[Buds17]

He has provided good value (for 3M) and I'm optimistic that will extend to the playoffs.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Since December in 43 games he has his 8 goals and 23 points .. solid secondary scoring and is ironing out more consistency

He also doesn’t get much PP time

 

[Maple Leaf]

Since December in 43 games he has his 8 goals and 23 points .. solid secondary scoring and is ironing out more consistency

Now bteruzi playoff consistency and we got something

 

[MK78]

At a 3m cap hit, he's everything you could ask for and more. Underrated signing by tre.

Could ask for a few more goals.. He just doesnt shoot enough.

 

[Arzak]

I agree, I thought I was following the community standard

well played


Domi is great, we need more warriors with heart. Frankly, it shows how mentally resilient he is. Most players succumb to our no-touch culture upon arrival.

 

[MK78]

Anyone think he would resign here? not sure what the Leafs will be able to offer contract wise.

 

[ClarkSittler]

I said in another thread I hope he stays for a few years. Exactly the type of player this team needed. Good signing by Tre.

 

[Niagara Bill]

1 in 2 games he now does what is needed and expected....we need more