3. Kurtis MacDermid
Kurtis MacDermidis currently looking at just barely making the roster as the seventh defenseman. The LA Kings extended him on a two-year deal in April, after logging 45 games in the NHL this past season. MacDermid tallied three goals with five assists in 13:43 average on-ice time. At 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, the Ontario native was one of the more physical blue liners on the Kings, logging the fifth-most hits (95).
He’s more of a stay-at-home defenseman, and it’s important to have balance, but he’s also clinging to a roster spot right now. WithTobias Bjornfotlikely to be a regular in the lineup next year, along with the potential forBen Huttonto return, playing time could be hard to come by. The Kings are also reportedly interested in bringing in a UFA defender.
Of these three, who is the most expendable player for the#LAKingswhen prospects are called up?
— Ryan Sikes (@ryan_sikes10)August 3, 2020
As alluded to, MacDermid offered little offensively, with a 50.5 CorsiFor percentage and a -1.4 CorsiRel value. According to Evolving Hockey, the 26-year-old was good for a -5.8 GAR, broken down by a -2.8 oGAR and -2.1 dGAR, meaning he’s expendable. I get the contract extension, but at an $875,000 AAV, he’s also extremely tradeable.
Teams lacking in physicality would be good matches for MacDermid, who can at least jar the puck away from would-be attackers, but he doesn’t have a long-term future in LA. Add in the fact that Kale Clague and Mikey Anderson will be garnering playing time as well, MacDermid’s days as a King are numbered.
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