Was Adam Deadmarsh a good fighter?

[jimmysheva]

He got his career shortened because of concussion in that one fight and while he's considered a power forward, he probably shouldn't have fought that often because he's a top 6 F

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[tarheelhockey]

I don't remember him being a powerhouse or anything, but he was very willing and competent against a normal opponent. Maybe a modern comparable would be Micheal Ferland.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

I don't remember him being a powerhouse or anything, but he was very willing and competent against a normal opponent. Maybe a modern comparable would be Micheal Ferland.

Pretty much this.

 

[Sheppy]

I was going to say Matt Martin ^ but Ferland works too.

 

[Langdon Alger]

He did well against Wade Redden one time. Not sure that’s saying much though.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Before the Jovanovski KO, Deadmarsh was actually a pretty damn good middleweight scrapper who was pretty fearless. As we learned from the Jovo fight though, he left himself pretty open with little defense. Unfortunate how his career was cut short because he was a hell of a hockey player as well, very similar to Rick Tocchet.




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[Frenchy]

He wasnt the biggest guy and the best fighter , but he wasnt scare to drop the glove.
A good energy guy who had guts and wasnt backing out, plus he had scoring skills.
The Rick Tocchet comparison from the user above is pretty much right on .

 

[vandymeer13]

Heart and soul player. Above average fighter. Wish the NHL still had players like Deadmarsh

 

[crashthenet]

I was going to say Matt Martin ^ but Ferland works too.

A much better player than both. He really was terrific. A real shame he couldn't finish out his career. Played playoff hockey all year round. You wish he played for your team.

 

[Boxscore]

Deadmarsh was decent for his weight class.

 

[DaaaaB's]

I'd call Deadmarsh a poor man's Tocchet. Tocchet was a lot better fighter and a better player too.

 

[Boxscore]

I'd call Deadmarsh a poor man's Tocchet. Tocchet was a lot better fighter and a better player too.

Tocchet was a beast. So underrated in many facets. Dude took on prime Probert and held his own. Also returned with a broken jaw to beat Chris Simon.

 

[Your Boy Troy]

Deadmarsh was a solid power-forward, and he had the potential to even be better. It is a shame to see how his career ended, and I wish him a life of better health. Ryane Clowe is in a similar position right now.

I have a lot of admiration for American (granted he was born in Trail, BC) players who opt for the jungle that was the WHL. That’s a tough task.