Confirmed with Link: Avs re-sign Kurtis MacDermid to 2-year deal

[Balthazar]

That's a good signing. Some other team would have signed him quickly if he became UFA. Just like Deslauriers.

 

[shadow1]

I like this move.

MacDermid is the definition of a fringe NHL player, but he can play multiple positions and I like that Colorado has an enforcer in the line-up. The Avs are going to need as many cheap contracts as they can get for the foreseeable future with their cap situation.

 

[Avsboy]

I agree with it

 

[Flanagan]

This deal doesn't start till next year. It has nothing to do with who dresses in the playoffs a month from now. 2 of those players likely won't be with the Avs next year (Helm and Cogliano)

I am aware of that lol. Extending a player for 2 additional years shows that they want him around and that could mean they want him as a lineup regular. Or maybe they don't, that's why I'm asking.

 

[The Abusement Park]

That's like 250k more than an AHLer call up like Megna. Basically nothing.

I mean when we’re going to be as tight to the cap as we are coming up 250k could be important. It’s not the worst since it’ll be easy to bury but is what it is.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Meanwhile, her finish is at 13%.

Macdermid is thrilled?

 

[Shane Diesel]

Peanut contract for a meh player. Whatever.

 

[Alex Jones]

He's not good, but okay. It's a cheap deal for one of if not the last super heavyweight in the league.

 

[CoachBadkitten]

Honestly his ability to play forward or defense is probably a big reason this happened. That versatility is so nice on a team that’s gonna be close to the cap for the next two years.

 

[Vaslof]

Good signing. If his play regresses too much, someone will pick him up on waivers just for his fighting.

 

[NateTheGreat]

Secured the best fighter in the league for 2 more years, plus the room seems to absolutely love him. Love this deal.

Off topic question here...what is the suspension for jumping over the boards to defend your teammate on the ice getting pummeled? ( Stemming from the Troy Terry incident ) As I watched that clip of the Ducks getting beat up, I was thinking to myself that I'd be totally okay with Dermy jumping on the ice if that situation ever occured.

 

[Grigowski]

Dermy!!! Good signing. Dude is loved by his teammates!

 

[TheRarestDangles]

Meanwhile, her finish is at 13%.

Sounds about right to me.

 

[PAZ]

That's a good signing. Some other team would have signed him quickly if he became UFA. Just like Deslauriers.

I think Deslauriers is better, but I think some team will sign him to a 2-3 yr x $1.5-2 mil contract.

 

[Polite HKYDiscussion]

Meanwhile, her finish is at 13%.

That’s pretty high for chicks.. gotta be top ten in the league there.

 

[chet1926]

I think he earned this, his play has gotten much better over the last 2-3 months, and seems well liked in the locker room. He's a nice insurance piece. Can play forward or defense, and deters the other team from lots of BS. Happy for him.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Its whatever.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Bo is in

 

[AllAboutAvs]

No problem whatsoever with this. I would prefer if he was a bit faster but if he was he would probably cost more. Being able to play him both defense or FWD is worth the little bit of extra money.

With that said if he plays any game in the playoffs when the team is healthy it needs to be at FWD.

Congrats Dermy!

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Kinda surpassed it’s a 2-year deal instead of one. Either way, they’re committing to him as their 7th D now.

I think he’s been better than his underlyings indicate, and has been pretty physical of late. Like the player, but still don’t want to see him getting too many minutes when he draws in.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

Legendary signing.

MVP! MVP! MVP!

In all seriousness, I like it. He's a great dude and a physical presence. As much as his skills were mocked early on, he's done everything he needs to do and with very few mistakes.

 

[RECKLESS]

Three consecutive cups confirmed.

Love to see it.

 

[Ceremony]

Good for him.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

About 100k more then I projected but not a big deal.


He isn't very good but I actually like his ability to be the 7th D or the 13th forward. Allows us to run a 22 man roster instead of 23 which effectively gives us another 800k to work with.


In terms of on the ice. He really is absolutely awful, but the Avs appreciate his toughness.

 

[AvsGuy]

The league laughs but we keep taking their Val Nichushkins and Jack Johnsons and Kurtis MacDermids and inverting their value so I'm down with this contract