DiDomenico's Four Point Return
by Chemmy on Feb 18, 2010 2:01 PM EST
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On May 5th Chris DiDomenico fractured his thigh bone when he ran into the end boards during the QMJHL finals. At the time we were all impressed with his commitment:
Didomenico , despite his extreme pain, repeated over and over while prone on the ice "je veux la game" to his team mates. - blue with age
We also worried about his future. Coming back from a thigh bone injury could affect DiDomenico's skating and really derail everything he had worked for. From a Leafs fan perspective DiDo is a prospect who went absolutely crazy in the QMJHL playoffs scoring 35 points in 15 games.
DiDo had signed his ELC in March of 2009 which allowed him to skate with the Leafs' trainers and use the Leafs' medical facilities; something it looks like he took full advantage of.
Last night DiDomenico took the ice again with his team for the first time since May of 2009 and he made a strong statement: the player he was isn't gone. DiDomenico's Drummondville Voltigeurs beat Victoriaville 4-2 and DiDomenico had a goal and three assists.
Welcome back DiDo: we're all watching.
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Hope he keeps this up, I’m pretty excited about this kid.
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Pretty amazing story. I just did a quick google news search and I don’t see anyone else writing about it. Well done, Chemmy.
by general borschevsky on Feb 18, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
I get my feelers way out there. CarlPeelash spotted this first and tweeted about it in the middle of the night.
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That's what he said laying on the ice?
Um, yeah. I think I would have said a few other things.
And nice story.
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“Je veux la game” means “I want the game” or “Win the game”.
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That makes sense...
My rusty Francais skills interpreted it as “I see the game”.
Being a fan is as wonderful as it is irrational. Or vice-versa.
good point about his ELC. And Good to know he took advantage of the resources open to him. Hope he makes it.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 18, 2010 2:09 PM EST reply actions
DiDom has just as much talent as anyone in the Leafs’ system. If he shows that his leg is back to normal, i forsee good things in the future.
Over 2PPG in the playoffs? Hello nurse.
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Coaches thought
he was good enough to share a line with Tavares.
Go Dido!
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Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 18, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
The Marlies are going to have about 6 new forwards next season, as Leaf prospects graduate from the junior/college ranks to the pros. After Kadri, this is the one I’m most excited about*. Not necessarily because I think he’s going to be a first-liner, but this kid has the right mentality to become a fan favourite here.
*This ranking takes into account the fact D’Amigo isn’t leaving school after this year.
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from an offensive skill point of view, he’s just as good as kadri. other aspects of his game might not be as strong. it will be interesting to see him at camp. right now, he’s behind kadri and bozak. but the kid has a high-ceiling.
Chemmy: I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that DiDomenico is every bit as good of a prospect as a Kadri
PPP: me neither
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FINALLY!
some news on DiDom Really excited about this guy. No idea how things will translate at the professional level, but he was so much fun to watch in 2009’s WJHC against Sweden for the gold medal.
Not expecting a points machine (would be nice) but he’s definitely a hard working player. I think Burke will be a big fan of his…
(FYI – DiDo is that female singer who cashed in on an Eminem “hit” and the generally questionable listening tastes of college age girls. Chris Di Domenico is “DiDom”)
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by blurr1974 on Feb 18, 2010 2:26 PM EST reply actions
DiDo. Dido is the singer.
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Dee D-ahm-enico
not Dee D-ome-enico
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 18, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
DiDoMANico.
Can it before I drive this truculence through your faceulence and put you in an ambulance.
by Brunswick Bruiser on Feb 18, 2010 5:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
DiDOMINATION
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Feb 18, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I like this one
The DiDominator also works. Kind of sounds like a cross between Denominator and Terminator.
Also, DiDomi (wooooo another Domi for the Leafs!)
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 19, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
He definitely isn’t a Common DIDOnominator!
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 19, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
The post up there says “DiDo” we’ll just go with that. Easy compromise.
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fair enough
but only because today’s your birthday
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by blurr1974 on Feb 18, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
(FYI – DiDo is that female singer who cashed in on an Eminem "hit" and the generally questionable listening tastes of college age girls. Chris Di Domenico is "DiDom")
I resent this because it resembles me.
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by Karina on Feb 18, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
you’re not “college age” anymore, are you?
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by blurr1974 on Feb 18, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
no
but I loved her when I was in college. LOVED.
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by Karina on Feb 18, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
blurr really hit the nail on the head with that then eh?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Feb 18, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was surprised to see his name when I was looking through the boxscores. Even more surprised to see what he did in the game. I’d been checking Drummondville games but never expecting to see him in the lineup… he seems like a real character player, good kid. Glad to see he’s back. I’ll keep an eye on him down the stretch and keep you guys updated.
good work!
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by Karina on Feb 18, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
What an awesome story.
Can’t wait to see what this guy does in the AHL next year. Although I know he won’t crack the Leafs’ lineup next year, I wouldn’t be surprised if he makes some noise at camp.
Awesome
Awesome, awesome, awesome. So happy to hear about this. That’s the kind of heart and dedication that will get this kid to the Leafs one day and help make them a winner.
Go DiDomenico, go!
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