One he is awesome with us so many posters are going to be eating big time crow.
I predicted, from the moment that we drafted him that he was going to be good.
Still stand by my claim.
Allow me to doubt that for a second here. I don't remember ANYBODY having De La Rose as a potential pick at the #26 spot. Fucale sure, but not DLR.
So he's now 11pts in 6 games. Close to 2ppg
He was seen as a top 15 pick going into that season, and was a consensus top 30 pick on many draft boards available online.
DLR top 15? I need proof of that.with his stats before the draft? Doubt it.
The season is young but it's a very good sign. Hopefully this isn't like Sergei Kostitsyn just feeding off more talented players.
Like I pointed out on numerous occasions, I never called him a bust nor did any other serious poster.
I hope we trade the pick for a roster player. I'm tired of drafting busts like Leblanc and Mccarron.
Not impressed by this London team, even less with McCarron, I would be happy if he develops in a decent fourth liner at this point..
Montreal Impact FC said:Mccarron from his tweets and pics doesnt seem to be mature like really like a young kid with a monster body.... we might have to be extra patient with him... bit could totally be a total bust too. He doesnt seem to be motivated.
a less talented Dustin Penner?
Binary Code said:#McBust
Galchenyuksnipes said:You guys should really stop using the excuse that low point totals dont = bust
It has nothing to do with points, watch him play one full game and you'll see he just cant skate, shoot, pass, hit or show any kind of hockey smarts
I highly doubt he'll pick it up next year
no mccarron isn't a bust already.. but do you honestly think he's going to turn into something.. likely not.
If the moon and stars align he will be a decent third line grinder on a bottom feeder team.
4th liner on a contender.
be honest with yourselves.
Too early to tell butI think he'll bust just like if not more than Leblanc honestly. Seen him play and it's nothing special to be quite serious with you.
Whitesnake said:It is not looking good so far......this year. Guy was picked out of potential and projections. At worst, he is a good definition of boom or bust based on needs. While the Habs were going with a safer pick later on in DLR. And a goalie who was also a need.
The idea is that, in the end, if a guy is so much better yet doesn't seem to fill a need, we should pick him anyway, as tons of prospects we think will make it, never will...or you could do a Neal for Goligoski type of swap if needed.
Mathletic said:thought there was no bust factor with McCarron
Whitesnake said:What do you mean? Though you did read me saying "At worst", not sure why he couldn't bust....like tons of other players do anyway. He will bust if he never improves and plays all of his junior seasons like he is now, and if that's his ceiling. If THAT happens, he busts. Thing is.....I don't believe he will. And I think we need to be extremely patient. So please make me remember where I said there were no bust factor with him.
How "serious" might a random sampling of these posters be? And, they're not all saying he'll bust, but safe to say there are quite a few who claimed he would and the rest wouldn't exclude it.
Yes, all the ones you quoted no where in there did I say he would bust or anything to that affect.
Could you imagine what a Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-McCarron line could do if they meshed well?
Absolutely. Anyone who says they shouldn't have gambled on him in the first round doesn't get what he could be if the total package comes together. If he plays like he did in pre-season and like he has to start the year in London while putting up 30 points in the NHL, no one should be complaining, that's an asset on any team. If he puts up 50 points a year, he's the envy of every other team in the NHL.