Colin McDonald

[bigbren92]

I just wonder what the point of having him on the team actually is. I mean I don't see him doing anything bad out there, but he literally does nothing. He seems to have lost that edge from the end of last season. I feel like we should put Clutterbuck on the 4th line instead and then send Colin to either BP or have him be the regular healthy scratch instead of Nelson.

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[bluechipbonzo]

Agreed, and though it's easy to point fingers because the whole team is playing like poop, c-mac looks slow out there...and when he does get in on the forecheck, he and his whole line seem to have lost their cycling magic.

If Nelson had more grit like a Kassian or Tom Wilson, I would say he could easily replace Cmac...unfortunately with all the nancies on the team, c-mac is quite valuable, unfortunately (yes I wrote that in twice...haha)

 

[Benedict Kovalchuk]

Well, anything is better than our last 4RW....Jay Pandalfo.

 

[RMimagery]

He doesn't deserve his own thread at this early point. There are others that aren't doing at least what he is. His line, even though didn't (and hasn't really so far) produce points, was one of the best lines tonight, and consistently solid most nights.

He looks a bit slower to me. When he skates, the feet move quickly but he doesn't. But he has good: hockey sense, quick shot, checking, defensive play.

He's a solid 4th liner and last year he came up big, with some timely goals and hits that changed games. Can't give up on him yet.

PMB and Regin on the other hand, are not as good as Colin 2 way and are a liability at this point. I''ll give them the benefit of a 25/30 game look but they seem to be players that will not help you in the playoffs, or getting there for that matter. Said it in the GDT, no finish. Good vision and creativity sometimes but lacking in execution. So many turnovers and quick ups for the other team.

When Nelson and Donovan sit for PMB and Carkner, it's tough to take. McD is far down the list of issues.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

I guess people will do anything to find negatives in anyone.

He was never the best skater, and I still see him being the solid player he was for us last year.

I swear people need to seriously calm down.

 

[stranger34]

looks complacent. He was playing for his last shot to be an NHLer last year and it showed. He should ride the pine a few times to remember how it feels.

 

[steveat]

I just wonder what the point of having him on the team actually is. I mean I don't see him doing anything bad out there, but he literally does nothing. He seems to have lost that edge from the end of last season. I feel like we should put Clutterbuck on the 4th line instead and then send Colin to either BP or have him be the regular healthy scratch instead of Nelson.

You could say the same thing about Martin. This game, Martin did play better, but these guys has been playing average...which I guess is ok. The more inexperience we bring up from BP, the harder it will be to win games.

 

[19NYSports91]

He's a fine player, perfect for the 4th line. Not sure what the hell you people are talking about. If you want to complain about a player it should be Clutterbuck and PMB.

 

[InformTheMasses]

He's a fine player, perfect for the 4th line. Not sure what the hell you people are talking about. If you want to complain about a player it should be Clutterbuck and PMB.

Yeah, seriously. McDonald is what he is. If I wasn't about to get in a car right now I would take 5 minutes and list 100 or more reasons why the Islanders aren't playing up to their potential right now. Colin McDonald would not be on that list.

 

[Beastrt]

I think the problem here is the 3rd line has been terrible. Regin and Clutterbuck have done nothing, so i understand the point of moving Clutterbuck to the 4th line with martin. Then the issue becomes who playes center on thr 3rd line? I guess the options would be Strome or nelson and moving mcdonald up to the 3rd line with grabner. The problem with this it would the islanders pay Clutterbuck close to 3 mil a year on the 4th line?

 

[xECK29x]

Really? Were back to bickering over 4th liners?

 

[Steve55]

I think McDonald's tendency to go over the edge prevented him from earning a full time NHL job until earlier this year. If he craps the bed for the next 20 games such as scoring 2 points, perhaps the Isles will go for a replacement.

 

[Hip Of Rick*]

Mcdonald is a 12th/13th forward who has zero impact on the game. Every team has a Mcdonald.

The biggest problem with Mcdonald now is that we traded a 5th overall pick and signed someone for 2 million plus that is also a 4th line wing

 

[A Pointed Stick]

I think McDonald's tendency to go over the edge prevented him from earning a full time NHL job until earlier this year. If he craps the bed for the next 20 games such as scoring 2 points, perhaps the Isles will go for a replacement.

If that is the only move this team makes when they haven't fixed holes more important on a magnitude of 10 then they deserve whatever they get.

 

[steveat]

I think McDonald's tendency to go over the edge prevented him from earning a full time NHL job until earlier this year. If he craps the bed for the next 20 games such as scoring 2 points, perhaps the Isles will go for a replacement.

I don't understand going over the edge? Do you mean stepping out of position? McDonald doesn't go out of position. It is Martin that may do that once in a while to make a big hit, but McDonald will play positional hockey and always finishes his checks. That was the first thing I noticed about him. Why are we picking on him anyway? He already has a goal this season, which is a lot to say for other 4th liners.

 

[Steve55]

I don't understand going over the edge? Do you mean stepping out of position? McDonald doesn't go out of position. It is Martin that may do that once in a while to make a big hit, but McDonald will play positional hockey and always finishes his checks. That was the first thing I noticed about him. Why are we picking on him anyway? He already has a goal this season, which is a lot to say for other 4th liners.

to me it means playing with toughness over what is acceptable. The checks he delivers may go over what is allowed and he goes to the box.

 

[Words Of Wisdom]

Colin McDonald isn't a horrible 4th liner, but I've never really been a fan of his game. But, I will say this, Nelson should easily be playing over him.

 

[TommytheCat]

Man from what I see Cmac comes out and plays his role and hits consistently, I remember when we didn't really have that a few years ago aside from MM, some said Cmac does look a bit slower though, true , I think if anyone should sit for Brock is PMB, dude seems like he can skate and stickhandle real well but doesn't really have any jam to his game .....hope Cappy gets the guys rollin tomorrow night ......greetings from South Florida fellas!!!

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Colin McDonald isn't a horrible 4th liner, but I've never really been a fan of his game. But, I will say this, Nelson should easily be playing over him.

He cycles, hits, fights, and has solid hockey sense and a very good shot. If you dont like that why do you watch hockey?

 

[Renbarg]

A right handed shot who hits, skates, and can score (with a good shot), playing the 4th line. Yes please, I'll take him every day for that role.

The fact that the Islanders are truly capable of rolling 4 lines will help them in the long run. Especially in this season where you have many back to backs.

 

[OlTimeHockey]

CMac shows up EVERY GAME. Nelson is sitting because as good as he looks, he isn't there every shift. Like others have said, I'd rather sit PMB or Moulson or Okposo for not showing up than CMac who plays hard every shift.

 

[LotteryForLife*]

McDonald is ok. I just think we have too many guys that are just that. Ok. If we want to be a better team, we need more high-end players. I feel like if we had Strome, Nelson, Lee and Reinhart here and subtracted the Brian Strait's and Colin McDonald's of the world we would have a much better team moving forward

 

[RMimagery]

McDonald is ok. I just think we have too many guys that are just that. Ok. If we want to be a better team, we need more high-end players. I feel like if we had Strome, Nelson, Lee and Reinhart here and subtracted the Brian Strait's and Colin McDonald's of the world we would have a much better team moving forward

The 4th line is not our problem.

Please close this thread, it's run it's course.

 

[It Was 4 to 1*]

CMac shows up EVERY GAME. Nelson is sitting because as good as he looks, he isn't there every shift. Like others have said, I'd rather sit PMB or Moulson or Okposo for not showing up than CMac who plays hard every shift.

how dare you insult our golden boy nelson?? you mean to tell me coasting on the canucks 4th goal ISN'T the best option?

we should try to sign rob schremp for our 4th line, he has some talent!