Value of: MacDermid to Montreal

[HabsAddict]

Apparently Mailloux has some bad hair days and answers with his fists....

We got enough tough guys.

 

[StewieP19]

Montréal don't want Amber fighting each night.
With new addition in their division he will be tested for sure.
Normal Montréal want to protect him. But if I got the choice I choose Deslauriers because he's a better player than Macdermid.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

But that's kind of the point, he can play D and both wings and there's no downside to putting him in the press box for 60 games. Sole purpose is to take the pressure off of Xhekaj when playing more physical teams. My other thought was Matt Martin but doubt the Isles would move him

Wifi is a better fighter than Martin

 

[SenzZen]

Xhekaj wouldn't have to fight as much if he didn't have to answer for his own questionable actions.

But OP probably doesn't want to hear that.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Hey Wayne, how about the minimum salary on a botton team, and you will also be our punching bag !

minimum salary in the NHL is still a 6 figures paycheck so pretty sure he would gladly take it

 

[KraftD]

MacDermid has not been the same since his last fight against Lucic. on 02/25/23.

 

[Moose Head]

Hey Wayne, how about the minimum salary on a botton team, and you will also be our punching bag !

Not that I want him on the Habs, but do you think he has better options?

 

[Jared Dunn]

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Xhekaj wouldn't have to fight as much if he didn't have to answer for his own questionable actions.

But OP probably doesn't want to hear that.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Wifi is a better fighter than Martin

The point isn't winning as many fights as possible it's keeping Xhekaj away from it where possible so he can focus on things that actually matter rather so his toughness is a great perk and not the entire selling point

 

[FerrisRox]

Habs could use a face puncher in a beefed up Atlantic to keep Xhekaj away from the biggest dogs. What would it take to get him out of Colorado? Wideman + depth prospect? Late pick?

I think the point of Xhekaj playing everyday is to deal with the biggest dogs.

 

[FerrisRox]

IMO Xhekaj should not be fighting guys like Reeves and Lucic or other heavyweights. He’s a legit player in his own right, and should only fight in the right circumstances.

I don't think Xhekaj has any concerns whatsoever about dropping the gloves with Reeves and Lucic. They are both old men and they are not bigger than he is.

I suspect Reeves and Lucic are more concerned about having to deal with Xhekaj than the other way around.

Reeves and Lucic are at the end of their careers well past the date where they were the feared fighters in the league, get serious.

 

[Dutronc]

DLO is the right guy for the job!

Dont know if a B prospect like Norlinder can be enough 1v1 ?

 

[ponder719]

Not that I want him on the Habs, but do you think he has better options?

I love Simmer, but his body's been failing him since before Fletcher traded him in 2019. I'd be mildly surprised if he has any options.

 

[Jared Dunn]

I think the point of Xhekaj playing everyday is to deal with the biggest dogs.

I definitely think the organization disagrees and a point of emphasis for him this upcoming season is fighting less so he can remain on the ice. He's a much better player than most of the other guys who are in his weight class, and the ability to snatch a man's soul should be a part of the package, not the whole thing. It's not a matter of Xhekaj being unable to deal with those guys, it's that he shouldn't feel compelled to and he and the team should focus on his development as an actual player, he's a bit of a unicorn and they shouldn't screw it up by having him in the box or hurt half the time

 

[Kaiden Ghoul]

minimum salary in the NHL is still a 6 figures paycheck so pretty sure he would gladly take it

After making millions, playing on a 4th line to be a punching bag...Dont think so fellow habs fan

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

After making millions, playing on a 4th line to be a punching bag...Dont think so fellow habs fan

Wayde Simmonds doesnt have an NHL contract because he sucks now not because "he refuses to be a punching bag"

 

[TGWL]

Xhekaj could just not fight the biggest dogs. I mean fighting isn't really a major part of hockey anymore. I guess you can argue that throwing hits creates reactions and sometimes you don't get that choice, but it seems like he engages for those more than just having to fight.

 

[wmupreds]

People think Xhekaj is good?

 

[Jared Dunn]

People think Xhekaj is good?

The people who watch him play hockey think he's good yes

 

[wmupreds]

The people who watch him play hockey think he's good yes

Obviously my question was sarcastic but yeah I'm aware there's a subset of hockey fans that think hitting makes a player good.

He sucks though

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I mean, if you are making roster moves out of fear of Lucic and Reaves... something is just wrong in your gameplan from the outset. You should want those guys on the ice against you as much as possible. Don't give them a chance to get off the ice by fighting them. Leave them on. Profit.

 

[viceroy]

People think Xhekaj is good?

Don't follow much hockey ehhh?

Obviously my question was sarcastic but yeah I'm aware there's a subset of hockey fans that think hitting makes a player good.

He sucks though

So I guess you definitely don't.

 

[Kaiden Ghoul]

Wayde Simmonds doesnt have an NHL contract because he sucks now not because "he refuses to be a punching bag"

? Didnt say he suck because he refuse to be a punching bag ??? I was responding to someone who suggest to sign Simmonds as our goon, i just say he will not come play on a 4th line to be a punching bag of à bottom team ?????

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

? Didnt say he suck because he refuse to be a punching bag ??? I was responding to someone who suggest to sign Simmonds as our goon, i just say he will not come play on a 4th line to be a punching bag of à bottom team ?????

why woudlnt he if he has no other options? you dont think Simmonds would jump on an NHL offer even if it means playing for a bottom team and whats with this 4th line talk hes been a healthy scratch for the leafs no team will offer him a top 9 role

 

[Kaiden Ghoul]

@Nico Cauzuki

If he want to scrap his health after all his gains to be a goon, be my guess Wayne