Player Discussion: Jared McCann
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It's so nice to be a panthers fan now compared to back in the day. We used to be reclamation projects for garbage over the hill players. Now send us your character problem players that have talent and we'll turn them into a great player with a complete attitude overhaul. I do like McCann though. His shot is a huge asset to this team.
Little Bobby Boo
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BabyBennettov
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I'm glad someone finally tried to praise McCann, instead of crying over losing Gudbranson...
Here are his highlights from his "disappointing" draft-year:
And here are his best goals from his draft+1 year:
Kid has the crazy shot, the great wheels and amazing hockey-IQ. He is also pretty high on two-way play and being a hard-worker.
He looks like the future goalscorer we've been asking for years... Just give him a chance and some patience.
We've been crying for a goalscorer, and now that we may have our best bet, people are upset because we lost intangibles...
In McCann I trust !
Here are his highlights from his "disappointing" draft-year:
And here are his best goals from his draft+1 year:
Kid has the crazy shot, the great wheels and amazing hockey-IQ. He is also pretty high on two-way play and being a hard-worker.
He looks like the future goalscorer we've been asking for years... Just give him a chance and some patience.
We've been crying for a goalscorer, and now that we may have our best bet, people are upset because we lost intangibles...
In McCann I trust !
What are the analytics for this guy? I read on the NHL Trade forum that as bad as Guds was for us, McCann's advanced stats wasn't that great for the Nucks either in his rookie season.
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A rookie, playing on a bad Vancouver team, is expected. A five year player playing for one of the best teams in the East, is bad.
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The team was just awful. Bad play, bad management, bad everything. Other than having the Sedins to follow as pro role models he never should have been there. The defense especially could not have been worse for a young offensive player, not only do they suck at moving the puck but unless Tanev is on the ice they are going to need a lot of help from the C, too.
Reminded me a bit of Tro's season last year, you could see there was something there when he had the puck but most of the year he looked 'off' away from the puck. Not behind the play or slow, but would pick up the wrong guy or chase a puck too far and get caught by a stretch pass. It will come together, his hockey sense is too good not to. If he's moved to the wing lots of his issues go away and he can just focus on getting stronger, which is his biggest issue, imho.
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Consensus is he was rushed and not physically ready for the NHL. He said he is up to 196 lbs already this summer so strength shouldn't be an issue this year.
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Neal is a righty, but that's a decent comparable. I was thinking more Mike Richards, before he turned into an idiot.
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You know what I was actually thinking about, Alex Gudbranson captained the Soo didn't he? McCann and Gudbranson probably know each other
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Don't think he ever did. Might have had an A. Darnell Nurse was captain during those years IIRC. They played together for at least 2 seasons though.
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It's gonna be Dryden Hunt vs Jarred McCann during training camp. McCann has the edge since he has an NHL campaign under his belt, but we'll see what happens.
Both similar styles going for the role of sniper. Gonna be an interesting battle. Competition will bring out the best in these two. You gotta love it.
Both similar styles going for the role of sniper. Gonna be an interesting battle. Competition will bring out the best in these two. You gotta love it.
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Vancouver's presser at the end of the season. McCann talked about his season, summer goals, etc. He seems like a pretty timid guy. He said he had a hot start and confidence was tough to maintain. He got disappointed in his production level since it wasn't on par with his junior numbers.
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I see no issues as of now with him as a winger (look at highlights of him coming down that wing on some of those goals, wow). Keep Bjugstad at centre, if this season it does not seem to click move Bjugstad to RW which is needed position on top line and/or 3rd line where McCann can play that 3C spot. Also with Barkov/Tro injury, he gets time at C or Jussi Jokinen. McCann or Jokinen, versatile options.
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Andrei Pedan to Sport-Express: 'McCann was the only guy in #Canucks I couldn't get along. Sometimes he acted like he's the lonely star here'
Andrei Pedan to Sport-Express: 'McCann was the only guy in #Canucks I couldn't get along. Sometimes he acted like he's the lonely star here'
RainingRats
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GrumpyKelly
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They must not account for #character in our analytics department
Bolland broke the character calculator!
BabyBennettov
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Considering the kid has been training with the Sedins since the end of the season, trying to bulk up and all that...
IMO Vancouver are in a far worse situation than us if Pedan is one of their leaders and main players... Guess with his skills-set, Andrei will be a fan and get along Gudbranson quite well...
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Seems to be some attitude problems seeping down through the pipeline. Unfortunately not all players are humble and good guys ie: Drouin.
It concerns me from a point of chemistry, but as long as he is giving 110% and is not lazy or a party boy, then I think it's something the team can live with. What you look for is a solid 2 way player who knows how to use his linemates and is not a distraction to the focus of the team.
Pedan is an archaic thug who really doesn't seem to like anyone. Not saying he's wrong, but he's the last person with any credibility here.
GrumpyKelly
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Yeah that tweet is probably just bunch of bs but thought it was interesting and posted it here. Is this Pedan guy even in the nhl anymore?
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I've been changing my mind on the whole "leadership and character" within sports. Show me a losing team with good leadership and a winning team with bad leadership. I think there are certainly exceptions but I think the factor of winning makes more of a impact on that aspect than a single player.
