Tribute Travis Dermott appreciation thread

[stickty111]

Good luck to him. He's a great kid. Even though he isn't amazing and struggled in bigger roles, it wasn't lack of effort. Never once complained or sulked when he was demoted to 7D unlike Ritchie.
Will kind of miss him.

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[Dreakmur]

Agreed. Good team guy, just never really progressed from a guy with potential.

 

[Shanty]

If we can get him back someday, I’d be happy to have him.

A big thank to him on all his efforts.

One of my favourite “first NHL goals” of all time.

 

[Mugzy97]

Dermott seemed like an excellent human away from hockey. High energy, lots of skill, a little grit. I really liked him but he got stuck in a logjam of LHD. I bet if he were right handed he would have thrived here. I think he’s a better defenseman than most just didn’t get enough opportunity.

 

[2 Slick]

I remember his first goal scoring celebration, that sheer joy in his eyes and on his face. It was pretty special to watch. I hope he has a good career in Vancouver, he wasn't going to get any playing time here, especially since Gio was added.

 

[crump]

Good luck to Dermott. Just not in the numbers game here. Will be a solid 3rd pairing guy or better for the Canucks, maybe 2nd PP guy at some point.

 

[Niagara Bill]

Good luck. I wish we could have provided better coaching for your development. Soon you will have a chance to lead, go for it!

 

[LeafGrief]

Good luck to Dermott wherever his career takes him. He was a lot of fun to watch breaking into the league. Wish it had worked out better here, but I imagine he'll land on his feet as a top4 defender eventually.

 

[Funk21]

He had a real bright start to his tenure with the TML. I never questioned his drive or heart but he just wasn’t able to make that next step or as talented as Sandin or any of the other leafs playing the left side. While he could play the right to me was meh at best there. I hope the change of scenery helps but I think at this point he will be a journeyman D for the rest of his career. That’s not a bad thing but reality.

Wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

 

[francis246]

Wish they gave him an extended look but the Muzzin trade and Sandin development marked the end for him. Wish he was a right hand shot because he has all the tools. I think he'll be a great fit in Vancouver and get a chance to develop more with increased minutes.

 

[Twine Tickler]

All the tools, just couldn't put it all together. It would not surprise me to see Travis thrive in Vancouver, but ultimately he ran out of runway in TOR and he was really never going to become anything more than what he currently is.

Happy for Travis, he'll get an opportunity here in Vancouver. At least I'll have a player to cheer for when I am watching the Nucks. I usually just watch to cheer for the opposition, but it'll be nice to track Travis' progress. He's a player that is easy to cheer for.

 

[banks]

There were a few times where he was thrust into a higher role due to injury, and he always handled it well. You have to appreciate that. It could be a sign that he's ready for a bigger role elsewhere, and that's exactly what he's about to get.

I hope the best for him. I'd bet VAN fans will and up happy with the deal.

 

[OddyOh]

My favourite Dermott* moment was the pregame of Keefe's first game. The sideline reporter (Shawn MacKenzie maybe, or Kyle B?) asked Dermott during warmup to comment on the Babcock firing/Keefe promotion. Dermott was super excited and blurted out something like 'yeah you know, it was the right call. The guys are excited to play for Keefe, etc'. Overdrive talked about it the next day, jokingly calling him a Hero for using the phrase "it's the right call" about a coach his team just got fired with their shitty performances. #legend

*Note I may be mistaken and it was Hyman, but pretty sure it was Derms.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

He is gonna get a top 4 audition on right side with canucks for rest of 2022 season .. so he will control his own destiny and my guess is he will do well there .. he has all da tools and Canucks gonna show some confidence in him right from get go

 

[Mr_Fun]

It's a good pick up for Vancouver and it's a good deal for Dermott to get a chance at some better ice time. Also, Vancouver still has some potential to be a good team next year so at least he's not going to some bargain basement franchise where he'll be lost in the abyss.

 

[justloveleafs]

Like my ole buddy, Darcy, Travis was just never the same mentally, after tearing up his shoulder.

Some lilke Matthews get past it, but most do not.

He tapered off his game 10%, and it made all the difference to potential all star, to being traded.

But you know what? The kid has gotten five years of NHL play and pay, and my hat is off to him, I hope he gets another five.

Watch your pennies and nickels Travis, they vanish quickly when you have too many to count.

Good luck kid, loved your personality.

 

[Northernguy10]

After watching him in junior I was happy when we drafted him. We don't really have a great history of drafting and developing denfencemen. Hopefully that will change in the near future. We'll see how Sandin and Liljegren turn out over the next few years. As for Travis I hope he gets a solid defence partner and they just plug him in the lineup for 16-20 minutes a night and see what he can do. I'm pulling for him and hope he becomes a top 4 regular in the near future.

 

[forecheck]

Should have kept him around for insurance with the Sandin News .... If they had the Sandin info prior to the trade they should have backed out and sent him somewhere at the draft .