LW Zachary L'Heureux - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL (2021, 27th, NSH)

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Zach the Hero?

Or am I an idiot...

 

[the paisanos guy]

so we're to believe the person spitting managed to aim perfectly between the glass right at the correct time?

that's one magic loogie

 

[JackSlater]

so we're to believe the person spitting managed to aim perfectly between the glass right at the correct time?

that's one magic loogie

I've seen some truly magic loogies.

Spoiler

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Zachary L’Heureux suspended ten games

 

[Torts]

• November 6, 2020 – unsportsmanlike conduct and taking off helmet during a fight (4-game suspension)
• February 5, 2021 – high sticking and accumulation of codes (4th infraction) (3-game suspension)
• April 4, 2021 – unsportsmanlike conduct (2-game suspension)
• April 13, 2021 – fighting after the original altercation, accumulation of codes (4-game suspension)
• November 12, 2021 – high sticking, repeat offender (4-game suspension)
• December 18, 2021 – high sticking, repeat offender (6-game suspension)
• March 10, 2022 – aggressor (1-game suspension)
• January 8, 2023 – staged fight, unsportsmanlike conduct (3-game suspension)
• February 10, 2023 – an incident with a fan ***using his stick*** – suspended indefinitely

This guy should start playing with a pool noodle.

 

[ForsbergForever]

I'm sensing this guy is going to have a Steve Downie-like career arc, an absolute psychopath on skates who carves out a semi sucessful career before burning out relatively young.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Saw this mentioned online a few places but it doesn't appear TSN or Sportsnet covered it at all. Kind of strange.

 

[Tube Skates]

Saw this mentioned online a few places but it doesn't appear TSN or Sportsnet covered it at all. Kind of strange.

Probably don’t want to report that this family has been looking for their 15 minutes of fame for years and finally succeeded by getting L’heureux to react. There were articles on yahoo and cbc that covered it .Pretty easy to see these lousy folks seen a bullseye on L’heureux

 

[JadedLeaf]

Zach the Hero?

Or am I an idiot...

His last name translates to "The Happy One"

 

[Bfan14]

Probably don’t want to report that this family has been looking for their 15 minutes of fame for years and finally succeeded by getting L’heureux to react. There were articles on yahoo and cbc that covered it .Pretty easy to see these lousy folks seen a bullseye on L’heureux

Imagine seeing L'Heureux slash a fan and think he's the victim here...

Pretty surprised this is only 10 games given his history

 

[cool beans]

so we're to believe the person spitting managed to aim perfectly between the glass right at the correct time?

that's one magic loogie

The glass where the doors are there’s quite a size able gap where you could lean up to it and spit easily at someone. It’s extremely possible and likely given how he got knly 10 games for his response.

 

[SimGrindcore]

If he ends up like a Marchand/M. Tkachuk type, it will be a massive win for Nashville. Even a Tom Wilson-lite.

 

[Bfan14]

If he ends up like a Marchand/M. Tkachuk type, it will be a massive win for Nashville. Even a Tom Wilson-lite.

I don't remember either of them being suspended even remotely as much in junior. Were they even suspended at all?

They were great at being pests and taking guys off their game and having players take penalties against then. L'Heureux is great at taking himself out of the game and putting his team down.

It could change, but this guy definitely needs to get some anger management and learn to channel that into something that helps his team

 

[Coaches Coroner]

If he ends up like a Marchand/M. Tkachuk type, it will be a massive win for Nashville. Even a Tom Wilson-lite.

lol Tom Wilson lite...even though being a huge and strong as he is is half his thing, and this guy has none of the size to back up his anger management problems at the next level.

 

[SimGrindcore]

I don't remember either of them being suspended even remotely as much in junior. Were they even suspended at all?

They were great at being pests and taking guys off their game and having players take penalties against then. L'Heureux is great at taking himself out of the game and putting his team down.

It could change, but this guy definitely needs to get some anger management and learn to channel that into something that helps his team

• November 6, 2020 – unsportsmanlike conduct and taking off helmet during a fight (4-game suspension)
• February 5, 2021 – high sticking and accumulation of codes (4th infraction) (3-game suspension)
• April 4, 2021 – unsportsmanlike conduct (2-game suspension)
• April 13, 2021 – fighting after the original altercation, accumulation of codes (4-game suspension)
• November 12, 2021 – high sticking, repeat offender (4-game suspension)
• December 18, 2021 – high sticking, repeat offender (6-game suspension)
• March 10, 2022 – aggressor (1-game suspension)
• January 8, 2023 – staged fight, unsportsmanlike conduct (3-game suspension)
• February 10, 2023 – an incident with a fan – suspended indefinitely

QMJHL rules changed since Marchand played, especially when it comes to fighting (taking off helmet, staging fight, etc.) So L'Heureux would had fewer suspensions.

Here's Marchand NHL suspension history

lol Tom Wilson lite...even though being a huge and strong as he is is half his thing, and this guy has none of the size to back up his anger management problems at the next level.

Okay Tom Wilson-featherlite.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

HIV is not transmitted through saliva and there are no documented cases of HIV being contracted from being spit on.

Who cares? There are plenty of diseases that are. That's why spitting on someone is a crime.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

I hear from people who were in attendance that said fan spit on him before he hit them with his stick

There were also stories from people supposedly there saying L'Heureux broke his stick on the glass and it accidently hit a fan. Like the spitting story, that's bullshit.

People are using these fake stories to make excuses for him.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I don't remember either of them being suspended even remotely as much in junior. Were they even suspended at all?

They were great at being pests and taking guys off their game and having players take penalties against then. L'Heureux is great at taking himself out of the game and putting his team down.

It could change, but this guy definitely needs to get some anger management and learn to channel that into something that helps his team

I mean he has his issues but Marchand would have had a lot more suspensions if he played in todays version of the Q. A number of L'Heureux's suspensions just wouldn't have been a thing back then. Not trying to excuse what he is doing...but Marchand was pretty unhinged in juniors as well.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Marchand ended his junior career suspended by his own team while they hosted the Memorial Cup. He's a good example for L'Heureux that you can turn it around and still have a successful pro career.

 

[Bfan14]

I mean he has his issues but Marchand would have had a lot more suspensions if he played in todays version of the Q. A number of L'Heureux's suspensions just wouldn't have been a thing back then. Not trying to excuse what he is doing...but Marchand was pretty unhinged in juniors as well.

Maybe I'm wrong since we're going back like 15 years but I don't remember Marchand fighting much back then?

You'd think L'Heureux would realize you can't keep getting doing this stuff, but I suppose some players just never learn. Hopefully he figures it out, he's been great for Halifax when he can reign in his emotions

 

[Sasha Orlov]

There were also stories from people supposedly there saying L'Heureux broke his stick on the glass and it accidently hit a fan. Like the spitting story, that's bullshit.

People are using these fake stories to make excuses for him.

Duly noted

 

[DinosaurBones]

Its annoying to see a guy with this much skill and grit than can be so easily translated to being a good agitator, be so grossly selfish. As a teammate he has to be the absolute worst. And im not saying in the room. Guys probably love him but I have never seen a guy take this many stupid selfish penalties at the worst time in games, and being suspended for the absolute most ridiculous reasons. Being from Halifax I hope he can help them go on a playoff run but holy shit do I ever hate this guy.

 

[LMFAO]

lol Tom Wilson lite...even though being a huge and strong as he is is half his thing, and this guy has none of the size to back up his anger management problems at the next level.

I’ve met him at a bar and felt like his billed weight is greatly exaggerated. He is 5’10” 180lbs max.

 

[Oscar The Grouch]

Marchand ended his junior career suspended by his own team while they hosted the Memorial Cup. He's a good example for L'Heureux that you can turn it around and still have a successful pro career.

In fact, it's a lesson for kids everywhere. Be a complete asshole and succeed.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

8gp 2g. 2a. 44pims so far in his rookie season in the AHL.

Whoever has watched him, how has he looked? Any chance he gets some time with the Preds this season?