I like Timmins always have and wouldn’t mind it at all but I think the FO absolutely loves MacDermid being able to fill 2 bench spots in the 7D/13F spot in addition I think they have every intention of giving Makinski an extended chance. Heiden is a nice fill but you know Kovalenko is going to be given a roster spot when the KHL season and because of that and wanting to have the ability to make a move potentially a big one at the TDL they are going to give OO and/or Foudy a long look in the bottom 6. But what do I know🤷🏻‍♂️

Just make the Timmins-trade happen already, we know that Manson will get hurt sooner or later and proper quality depth will be needed. I was really sad when we lost him, he played really well when healthy for us. This is a great way to get him back basically for free.

Maybe if it was a second

I’ll never understand the front office’s fascination with MacDermid. I feel like you could take any serviceable 6/7 defenseman and they could play 4th line minutes without being a disaster.

They hated being called "soft". That really is it.

A 2nd? For Timmins?

I think Malinski is going to get a long look as well. Frankly, if we sign a Heinen or someone like that I would FULLY expect them to be dumped at the TDL in preparation for Kovalenko.

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I think that was part of it, but they know they need a 13F and 7D man during the season because of sickness and minor injuries and to have a guy to throw out there willing to throw down against certain teams (doubly so with Landy out for the season). On top of that a guy who fits into the locker room, fills two spots, and is cheap is all bonuses.

Realistically though, is he a useful player when he’s bad at both positions?

Compare Brad Hunt or Jack Johnson to MacDermid. Hunt and JJ are vastly better defensemen. MacDermid is a replacement level forward. I’d argue you’re better off just playing Hunt/JJ 8 mins at 12F in a pinch rather than having MacDermid be a liability in all positions.

Of course, there’s a human element here: a player probably isn’t thrilled to be playing out of their natural position. But if that’s what it takes to stay in the NHL, I’m sure a lot of guys would.

I don’t disagree with that at all but let’s face it the Avs are going to roll him at the spot

And we’ll both be at our respective homes screaming at our TVs lol

Only if RyJo and Drouin both bomb out. LOL.