Player Discussion Max McCormick

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

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These stats don't necessarely claim that Chiasson is good, they say 1 thing about his game while there is a lot more to look at but again, it does tell something.

Okay, fair enough. On the FF %, which Chiasson does positively, what does it actually tell about his game?

 

[Boud]

Okay, fair enough. On the FF %, which Chiasson does positively, what does it actually tell about his game?

That on average Chiasson has a positive impact on his teammates to takes more shots (- blocked shots) than the opposing team taking shots (- blocked shots) on us. Again, that doesn't say anything about the quality of those shots, but on average the teammates of Chiasson have the ability (although it's fairly close to 0, meaning he's just a slight positive compared to say, Karlsson) to get shots through when he's on the ice. That could be the result of a lot of things, but considering Chiasson doesn't play with quality players, it usually means that the player has the ability to win puck battles and get the puck to his teammates in the OZ and NZ.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I absolutely love McCormick.

 

[DJB]

I absolutely love McCormick.

Me too. Love his hustle and tenacity. Absolute perfect 4th liner and would rather have him in the linenup over Chiasson, Neil.

 

[Real Smart Sens Fan]

Love him, said in the prospect polls that I see him as a better NHLer than Dzingel and I still feel that way. He will have a nice couple hundred game career as a 4th liner imo.

 

[The Expert]

He's been great winning board battles, good at cycling, and the scraps. Should stay up along with Claesson.

 

[topshelf15]

Me too. Love his hustle and tenacity. Absolute perfect 4th liner and would rather have him in the linenup over Chiasson, Neil.

He should be ,but he would have to play on his offwing ??If iam not mistaken

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

I've been comparing him to Matt Cooke as a NHL comparable. I think that's pretty accurate given his start here. He should be able to contribute some offense and draw some penalties from the bottom 6. He is an upgrade over some who have played in those roles so far this season.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I've been comparing him to Matt Cooke as a NHL comparable. I think that's pretty accurate given his start here. He should be able to contribute some offense and draw some penalties from the bottom 6. He is an upgrade over some who have played in those roles so far this season.

Lol. I'd say more Max Talbot. Cooke is a grade A ****.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Lol. I'd say more Max Talbot. Cooke is a grade A ****.

Yeah. So is McCormick. Look how many guys are already trying to tear his head off out there. Talbot has never been that level of pest. And he just has one of those punch able faces too.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Lol. I'd say more Max Talbot. Cooke is a grade A ****.

Cooke was a way better hockey player than Talbot ever was. Him comparing Mccormick to Cooke is a great compliment. Other than his stupid plays trying to injure people Cooke was a fantastic 3rd liner.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Yes I can see where you guys coming from but one of Cooke's biggest attributes was his absolutely scum **** ability to ruin other player's careers thus no one should be compared to Cooke. I don't care how close the similarities are. Lol i really really despise the guy.

Just say Gallagher/Marchand-lite.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Yes I can see where you guys coming from but one of Cooke's biggest attributes was his absolutely scum **** ability to ruin other player's careers thus no one should be compared to Cooke. I don't care how close the similarities are. Lol i really really despise the guy.

Just say Gallagher/Marchand-lite.

I say he has Cookes skillset mixed with pesstiness of a Marchand but actually drops the gloves like a Jordan TooToo. So he's a Mccoormatootoo

 

[operasen]

Me too. Love his hustle and tenacity. Absolute perfect 4th liner and would rather have him in the linenup over Chiasson, Neil.

I concur.

Next year with Smith (if he's here) and ?

My hope would be

Hoffman - Johansen - Stone
MacArthur - Turris - Ryan
Puempel - Pageau - Lazar
Prince - Smith - McCormick

He replaces Neil's role quite well, allowing us to move forward.

Michalek, Neil, Zibanejad, Chaisson used as part of Johansen trade or to obtain picks/prospects

He's not listed on the website, so may have been sent down (?)

 

[DrEasy]

I concur.

Next year with Smith (if he's here) and ?

My hope would be

Hoffman - Johansen - Stone
MacArthur - Turris - Ryan
Puempel - Pageau - Lazar
Prince - Smith - McCormick

He replaces Neil's role quite well, allowing us to move forward.

Michalek, Neil, Zibanejad, Chaisson used as part of Johansen trade or to obtain picks/prospects

He's not listed on the website, so may have been sent down (?)

Even if you don't trade Ziba for Johansen, those lines look very good to me. The crazy thing is that we could have those lines today, if we wanted to (minus Mac, of course).

 

[Xspyrit]

I'd say he has Jarkko Ruutu potential


If everyone is healthy :

MacArthur - Turris - Stone
Hoffman - Zibanejad - Ryan
Prince - Pageau - Michalek
McCormick - Smith - Lazar/Neil

Claesson - Karlsson
Methot - Ceci
Wiercioch/Borowiecki - Wideman


Use Chiasson and Cowen as trading chips, they don't fit with the team, give them the chance to resume their careers elsewhere, they are totally unappreciated among the fanbase anyways.

 

[BonkTastic]

 

[God Says No]

I'd say he has Jarkko Ruutu potential


If everyone is healthy :

MacArthur - Turris - Stone
Hoffman - Zibanejad - Ryan
Prince - Pageau - Michalek
McCormick - Smith - Lazar/Neil

Claesson - Karlsson
Methot - Ceci
Wiercioch/Borowiecki - Wideman


Use Chiasson and Cowen as trading chips, they don't fit with the team, give them the chance to resume their careers elsewhere, they are totally unappreciated among the fanbase anyways.

Great lineup. This is exactly what I'd like to see if fully healthy.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

He's a good energy guy so far. As long as he keeps up this pace, he'll be around a while.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

As long as I never see him on the top line again. Or else.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

I'd say he has Jarkko Ruutu potential


If everyone is healthy :

MacArthur - Turris - Stone
Hoffman - Zibanejad - Ryan
Prince - Pageau - Michalek
McCormick - Smith - Lazar/Neil

Claesson - Karlsson
Methot - Ceci
Wiercioch/Borowiecki - Wideman


Use Chiasson and Cowen as trading chips, they don't fit with the team, give them the chance to resume their careers elsewhere, they are totally unappreciated among the fanbase anyways.

Nice lineup.

I would love to see Hoff on the top line, and Mac on the second, as an experiment. Turris dishing to Hoff would be magic....and Mac (if he regains his pre-concussion form) would be a great all-around boards guy to help dish to Zibby/Ryan. Only drawback would be a noticeable speed reduction on an already slow second line.

 

[BonkTastic]

As long as I never see him on the top line again. Or else.

Or else what?

 

[SensEnforcer]

I think this kid has been pretty good, has shown great grit and had a few chances in front of net. Its only a matter of time before he scores his first goal imo.
I can see him playing a marchand type role, minus the offensive numbers.

Do you guys think he will stick with the team when our regulars come back?

Knew it!

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Knew it!

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[alfie follower]

I think he's "plucky"