Has Montreal found its Marchand in Domi?

[Kegsey]

Domi is starting to live up to his potential, Marchand is greatly exceeding expectations.

 

[LamorielloAndSon]

Yes

 

[that is unfortunate]

Domi 28 GP 30 pts, looking like a natural center
Galchenyuk 18 GP 10 pts, back on the wing

Feels good to be on the good side of a trade

 

[MakeTheGoalsLarger]

Domi 28 GP 30 pts, looking like a natural center
Galchenyuk 18 GP 10 pts, back on the wing

Feels good to be on the good side of a trade

The Habs management was a lot smarter than the fans it seems

 

[Not The One]

The Habs management was a lot smarter than the fans it seems

Speaking as a Hab fan...

Yes.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Domi has 13 goals in 28 games and is scoring at more than a PPG at the moment... I would say that he is well on his way to replicate/surpass Marchand's output as a 23 y old.

I don't understand why you say it is unlikely!

Because Marchand turning into a PPG player at age like 28 after being a 50pt player his whole career isnt normal

 

[Sheppy]

Domi is starting to live up to his potential, Marchand is greatly exceeding expectations.

What?

 

[FrankMTL]

That could be a good comparison. I find it funny those who say that Domi doesn't have the talent or potential that Marchand has. Ummm, even MARCHAND didn't have that potential a few years ago. he was a 50-55 point player up until the age of 27. Let's see how Domi continues to progress as he's only 23. He's clicked super well with Drouin so hopefully they both continue to play well for the rest of the year and beyond.

 

[Cellee]

Is Guentzel as arrogant as Domi? Never really saw that part of his game while watching Pittsburgh to be honest.

He grew up in Minneapolis. Not sure you are allowed to be arrogant there.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Based on how Marchand is viewed by most on these boards I'm not sure if you are trying to compliment Domi or insult him? Many fans say they would never take Marchand on their team. That said, I'd take Domi in a heartbeat.

I'd take Marchand but not Domi.

Only because I hate Max's dad.

 

[b in vancouver]

Domi's great. Hopefully these two teams heat up the rivalry again.

However, Marchand is probably the worst player to bring in an 'at the same age' discussion as probably the closest comparable to his career arc is Marty St. Louis.

 

[MtlBoxFan]

I'd take Marchand but not Domi.

Only because I hate Max's dad.

This guy is not a GM

 

[Just Linda]

I don't think Domi will ever be the complete two way player Marchand is.

 

[Volica]

I think it's a pretty safe comparaison.

He's awesome. Thank you Arizona and Chayka.

One of the only guys in the NHL who can make bad/average GMs look like a genius.

 

[Prince Pasta]

Marchand was always a goal scored but two big things happened when he had his first big year
1) Emergence of Pastrnak
2) Cassidy's system over Julien

Not saying its not Marchand's skill but hes been put in a better position to succeed with those things in place.

 

[habsgirl5000]

Domi has 13 goals in 28 games and is scoring at more than a PPG at the moment... I would say that he is well on his way to replicate/surpass Marchand's output as a 23 y old.

!

yeah sure, lets talk at the end of the season, when Domi finishes the season with less then 20 goals

 

[MtlBoxFan]

Because Marchand is one of the better wingers in the game and for anyone with as limited pedigree as Domi to hit that level is unlikely.

I don't really follow. Domi is a first round pick, 12th overall, his dad was an NHL player which is also an achievement. His junior numbers were also impressive.
Marchand was a 3rd round pick, with no family playing in the NHL. If anything Marchand had the limited pedigree and has done very well.

 

[MtlBoxFan]

yeah sure, lets talk at the end of the season, when Domi finishes the season with less then 20 goals

7 goals over ~ 50 games? Can I have those odds?

 

[habsgirl5000]

7 goals over ~ 50 games? Can I have those odds?

thats more then he got last year in 50 games

 

[Revelation]

thats more then he got last year in 50 games

Ah clearly he has only 2 goals now since that's where he was last year, we've been had.

 

[MtlBoxFan]

thats more then he got last year in 50 games

Right...but I'm watching him play right now and he's playing well and scoring good goals. These aren't plekanecs backhands banking off the goalie. Will he remain a point a game and finish with 82-90 points? I really doubt it. Will he hit 20? I feel confident.

 

[Kegsey]

What?

Which part? Domi always had a decent upside but Marchand wasn't expected to be anything more than a 3rd/4th liner.

 

[eviohh26]

Domi's great. Hopefully these two teams heat up the rivalry again.

However, Marchand is probably the worst player to bring in an 'at the same age' discussion as probably the closest comparable to his career arc is Marty St. Louis.

Sedins as well. Slow starters.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Which part? Domi always had a decent upside but Marchand wasn't expected to be anything more than a 3rd/4th liner.

Marchand was a skilled player, a very good prospect. He had a reputation as an agitator which I personally loved as the Bruins needed that. I didn't think he'd be more than a 2nd liner but he definitely could have been more than just a bottom 6 winger. Very talented, but also very small.

 

[Spirit of 67]

This guy is not a GM

How do you know?