mm11
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Simple question who in your opinion is better now and who will be better in the future?
Hamonic: 20 years old, 6'2 215 drafted in 2nd round 2008 by the NYI.
Ryan Macdonaugh: 21 years old will be 22 next month 6'1 210 drafted in the 1st round (12th) 2007 by the Habs
They both completed their rookie NHL seasons starting off with a cup of Joe in the AHL. One played top 4 minutes on a playoff squad with an All Star goalie and the other played top 4 minutes for the 4th worst NHL squad with differant d partners nightly in front of numerous goaltenders. One played (3) seasons of NCAA puck and the other played (3) seasons of major Juniors in the DUB. In the end both competitors earned the right to live their dream of playing in the NHL.
Macdonaugh:
Just to become a staple on the rangers top 4 was a major accomplishment in itself, then to solidy his spot was even more impressive for Macdonaugh. His numbers at the Ahl level were modest along with his NHL numbers but he seemed to make good decisions and not too many mistakes. Not hearing his name during the game meant he was doing his job. He has tremendous athletic ability and his skating is very strong. This leads me to believe he has hidden offensive abilities that may be uncovered one day. Some question his hockey IQ but that to me is a moot point as he sure did not look out of place and in fact got better and better as the year progressed. This 21 year old from the land of 10,000 lakes and former Mr. Hockey did not dissapoint. His top end potential is what?
Hamonic:
Hamonic was strictly drafted (round 2 in 2008) to patrol the blue line and play it tough. He learned his trade in the Dub and slowly developed into over a point a game player his third year of junior. He anchored team Canada at the WJC and then moved onto the AHL. After a short stint due to the big club being destroyed by injuries Hamonic joined the big show. Playing alongside differant partners Hamonic developed chemistry with 24 year old 2nd year D man Andy Macdonald. They quickly become the teams #1 D pair. This 20 year old from Western canada did not dissapoint as well . Hamonic is a strong skater, natural leader, physical player that learned his offensive abilities do translate at the NHL level very well. His slapper from the point was low and hard to which he got off real quick. His top end potential is what?
Who is better now and in the future? Please no ranger/Isles pissing contest
Hamonic: 20 years old, 6'2 215 drafted in 2nd round 2008 by the NYI.
Ryan Macdonaugh: 21 years old will be 22 next month 6'1 210 drafted in the 1st round (12th) 2007 by the Habs
They both completed their rookie NHL seasons starting off with a cup of Joe in the AHL. One played top 4 minutes on a playoff squad with an All Star goalie and the other played top 4 minutes for the 4th worst NHL squad with differant d partners nightly in front of numerous goaltenders. One played (3) seasons of NCAA puck and the other played (3) seasons of major Juniors in the DUB. In the end both competitors earned the right to live their dream of playing in the NHL.
Macdonaugh:
Just to become a staple on the rangers top 4 was a major accomplishment in itself, then to solidy his spot was even more impressive for Macdonaugh. His numbers at the Ahl level were modest along with his NHL numbers but he seemed to make good decisions and not too many mistakes. Not hearing his name during the game meant he was doing his job. He has tremendous athletic ability and his skating is very strong. This leads me to believe he has hidden offensive abilities that may be uncovered one day. Some question his hockey IQ but that to me is a moot point as he sure did not look out of place and in fact got better and better as the year progressed. This 21 year old from the land of 10,000 lakes and former Mr. Hockey did not dissapoint. His top end potential is what?
Hamonic:
Hamonic was strictly drafted (round 2 in 2008) to patrol the blue line and play it tough. He learned his trade in the Dub and slowly developed into over a point a game player his third year of junior. He anchored team Canada at the WJC and then moved onto the AHL. After a short stint due to the big club being destroyed by injuries Hamonic joined the big show. Playing alongside differant partners Hamonic developed chemistry with 24 year old 2nd year D man Andy Macdonald. They quickly become the teams #1 D pair. This 20 year old from Western canada did not dissapoint as well . Hamonic is a strong skater, natural leader, physical player that learned his offensive abilities do translate at the NHL level very well. His slapper from the point was low and hard to which he got off real quick. His top end potential is what?
Who is better now and in the future? Please no ranger/Isles pissing contest
. But I have no idea how good McDonagh is, so I will skip this pissing contest.
