Yeah, that was one idea I had. I didn't really necessarily want him to go through with it (after all, I have two on Asgard side already and we don't have enough Niflheimers, and anyway I don't think it would be allowed) but I wanted him to try. Not sure that would still work anymore, though he is still pretty pissed at Sal.
I also wanted him to get in a fight. He hasn't really used his sax powers except against the zombies.