Rumor: Antoine Vermette is getting significant interest; won't retire

[Kcb12345]

Where will he sign?

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[Duck Off]

Nice guy but he’s useless outside of face offs now.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Nice guy but he’s useless outside of face offs now.

How is his speed at this point? I wouldn’t mind him in Ottawa as a fourth line centre.

 

[Devilsrock17]

I say the Islanders

 

[izzy]

if brodziak leaves he can come to stl

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

How is his speed at this point? I wouldn’t mind him in Ottawa as a fourth line centre.

This is the main reason why he’s useless, other than faceoffs. His hands are still good but he’s as slow as the come.

 

[mcpw]

Age is a concept foreign to Lou Lamoriello. Islanders.

 

[Duck Off]

How is his speed at this point? I wouldn’t mind him in Ottawa as a fourth line centre.

Pretty slow. Hands are pretty much gone too. He’s money in faceoff dot though.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Pretty slow. Hands are pretty much gone too. He’s money in faceoff dot though.

Not effective on the PK? Or is he ok there?

 

[Arthuros]

How is his speed at this point? I wouldn’t mind him in Ottawa as a fourth line centre.

He goes nowhere fast.

In both senses of the sentence.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Sounds like a Bergevin special

Him and Pleky as the 1-2 punch up the middle

#LoseforHughes

 

[McDonald19]

Derek Grant, also a UFA, took his 4th line center job in Anaheim last season. Vermette is pretty much done, outside of being a faceoff specialist.

 

[Deku]

Forgot he was still playing

 

[Duck Off]

Not effective on the PK? Or is he ok there?

He’s effective in that he can win the draw but he’s not great at much else. Doesn’t have the speed to forecheck anymore. He’s a smart player though. Last season we’d use him to win the faceoff on PK and then get him off the ice.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

He’s effective in that he can win the draw but he’s not great at much else. Doesn’t have the speed to forecheck anymore. He’s a smart player though. Last season we’d use him to win the faceoff on PK and then get him off the ice.

I'd be ok with that on the Island.

 

[hockeykicker]

caps need a new 4C

 

[Duck Off]

Let’s put it this way: Randy Carlyle who’s obsessed with over the hill guys like Chimera, Chris Kelly, etc. finally realized he wasn’t worth putting in the lineup.

 

[Whileee]

I see that Vermette's agent has reached out to the media to generate some interest...

 

[Duck Off]

I'd be ok with that on the Island.

He’s fine on 4th line but 25 games into season you’ll be bitching (like we did) of him playing over someone better. He’s fine as a depth forward though. Ideally he’s only playing every 3 games or so though. He really wore as the season went on. I hope he does well though. I’ve heard he’s absolutely awesome with fans.

 

[strongcomp05]

habs please #loseforhughes

 

[WhatTheDuck]

As others have said, he just doesn't provide anything outside of faceoffs. Below average skater at this point, very little puck retention ability at all, and doesn't bring any grit/energy or even a high compete level.

He's still smart enough to play in the league but really isn't going to bring any value. I'd hope the Ducks are moving on to younger options.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Significant interest in Antoine Vermette? There is a sucker born every minute.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Let’s put it this way: Randy Carlyle who’s obsessed with over the hill guys like Chimera, Chris Kelly, etc. finally realized he wasn’t worth putting in the lineup.

Hf does need an app I agree

 

[Captain Controversy]

Montreals Number 1 C?

 

[Prairie Habs]

Montreals Number 1 C?

Or maybe the 1d the oilers are looking for?