The future of Charlie McAvoy
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At which point he can no longer play defense and should have been a winger anyways.
This almost made me spit coffee on my computer. Jesus, man.
SoundAndFury
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Young top-4 D signed on a bargain contract who doesn't get much PP time only scores 4 assists in 15 games. They should probably waive him. Good catch, OP.
He's still the Bruins #1 defenseman. Just like he has been since basically stepping on NHL ice for the first time as a 19 year old in the playoffs a few seasons ago. He hasn't been at his very best this early season, but offense isn't his only calling.... When he is at his best, he's the Bruins best defender 5 on 5, both offensively and defensively IMO.
#1 defenseman for the team that is Top 3 in the league for GA/GP.
HF doesn't care about preventing goals though, your only good if you score goals.
HF doesn't care about preventing goals though, your only good if you score goals.
Carlo is another player responsible for that, but shutdown defensemen aren't exciting to talk about.
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He currently plays a pretty conservative style, he doesn't rush the puck much and seldom roves in the offensive zone. I think a lot of this is due to playing with Chara. If McAvoy guesses wrong or is caught down low its almost an automatic breakaway for the other team because of Chara's lack of foot speed.
That said, there are a few deficiencies in McAvoy's offensive game. He almost never shoots the puck from the point. He'll defer to Chara, or he'll look to a teammate to pass. That part of his game is frustrating to watch. For those who remember Tomas Kaberle, McAvoy's reluctance to shoot is very reminiscent. When McAvoy does shoot, its usually not a very good shot. He doesn't have a strong or accurate slapshot.
If he starts taking more risks offensively I can see him being a 50 point defenseman, but I don't see him regularly getting more than 10 goals a season.
That said, there are a few deficiencies in McAvoy's offensive game. He almost never shoots the puck from the point. He'll defer to Chara, or he'll look to a teammate to pass. That part of his game is frustrating to watch. For those who remember Tomas Kaberle, McAvoy's reluctance to shoot is very reminiscent. When McAvoy does shoot, its usually not a very good shot. He doesn't have a strong or accurate slapshot.
If he starts taking more risks offensively I can see him being a 50 point defenseman, but I don't see him regularly getting more than 10 goals a season.
bigbadbruins1
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His offense will come when they pair him with someone that isn't a traffic cone on D (Chara) Right now McAvoy is in a position where if he pinches and misses its pretty much a guaranteed breakaway for the other team because Chara will just get blown by. He also gets little PP time because Krug and Gryz are more suited to that role, not to mention our top PP is 4 forwards and 1 D man who is more of a forward (Krug). Right now I think his lack of production is tied with his role on the team.
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He has lots of time to find his game, the fact that he is even playing in the NHL at his level shows the Bruins made the right pick.
Bruins are going to try to swap up the pairings tonight in Detroit.
Chara/McAvoy
Krug/Carlo
Gryz/Clifton
to
Gryz/McAvoy
Krug/Carlo
Chara/Clifton
Cassidy said the reasoning was to let McAvoy be more aggressive offensively. Chara just doesn't have the skating to allow for that.
I love getting McAvoy and Gryz together. I don't think Chara/Clifton is going to work great, though.
Chara/McAvoy
Krug/Carlo
Gryz/Clifton
to
Gryz/McAvoy
Krug/Carlo
Chara/Clifton
Cassidy said the reasoning was to let McAvoy be more aggressive offensively. Chara just doesn't have the skating to allow for that.
I love getting McAvoy and Gryz together. I don't think Chara/Clifton is going to work great, though.
