Scintillating10
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Michael McCarron: A Recent Progress Report
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The thread is totally gone. Why would you delete it? You never said who got it right...said who came closest
BJCOLLINS
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I'm pleased with big Mac's progress.
in a couple of years
Crisp - De la Rose- Mac
Tinordi - Beaulieu
let the games begin, lol.
in a couple of years
Crisp - De la Rose- Mac
Tinordi - Beaulieu
let the games begin, lol.
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If he morphs into a center, how does he compare with Frederik Gauthier, picked a few places ahead? He's slightly taller. Will he be at least as (or more) "mobile", which I understand may not be the latter's strong suit?
I would hope Crisp McCarron and DLR are playing on different lines to have a good mix of size, skill.
Hopefully he will be meaner/more physical/feared. Still needs to show us he can fill that role, but that's something we can all expect from him.
Kenny Powders
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I'm still not worried or excited about McCarron.
Jason Ward was junk for a few years after being drafted, then became a very good AHLer, but went nowhere once he got to the NHL. Ryan O'Marra was drafted even higher, big-time WJC player, part of a big deadline deal, never became anything. Blake Wheeler was arguably the most off-the-board pick of the decade, didn't live up to his draft position at Minnesota U, but became a solid top 6 NHL forward and Olympian.
I'm just going to wait a few years before I get worry in my veins or a tingle in my dingle about the McCarron pick.
Jason Ward was junk for a few years after being drafted, then became a very good AHLer, but went nowhere once he got to the NHL. Ryan O'Marra was drafted even higher, big-time WJC player, part of a big deadline deal, never became anything. Blake Wheeler was arguably the most off-the-board pick of the decade, didn't live up to his draft position at Minnesota U, but became a solid top 6 NHL forward and Olympian.
I'm just going to wait a few years before I get worry in my veins or a tingle in my dingle about the McCarron pick.
aresknights
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The move to C has helped McC as well as having two linemates better suited for him to play with now. Their getting points on the third line and doing a good job with energy, cycling, ear em down shifts but it is a group effort.
McC is decent in the boards, has a good shot when used, and tough to move when in the blue ice or along boards. He's also spending less time picking himself up off the ice.
Has trouble still, getting open ice hits. He can skate, but balance and explosion( tough for that big a kid) still need work. As for fighting--- he hasn't done much but his length has kept him outta trouble.
He's finally showed some improvement the last month/two here in Lonfon after the move.
And well get a good look at his COMPETE level once the POs start and the intensity cranks up. He's got a staff here that'll clearly define his role for the PO run and hopefully he's up for it and continues his recent improvement.
He's still a project thou. But does have enough skills to be a future role player if development continues.
As was suggested a few times here. Patience
McC is decent in the boards, has a good shot when used, and tough to move when in the blue ice or along boards. He's also spending less time picking himself up off the ice.
Has trouble still, getting open ice hits. He can skate, but balance and explosion( tough for that big a kid) still need work. As for fighting--- he hasn't done much but his length has kept him outta trouble.
He's finally showed some improvement the last month/two here in Lonfon after the move.
And well get a good look at his COMPETE level once the POs start and the intensity cranks up. He's got a staff here that'll clearly define his role for the PO run and hopefully he's up for it and continues his recent improvement.
He's still a project thou. But does have enough skills to be a future role player if development continues.
As was suggested a few times here. Patience
Carey Chant
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He has great fight defence he just needs to start landing some of those big punches. There was a lot of swings and misses.
He has great fight defence he just needs to start landing some of those big punches. There was a lot of swings and misses.
Maybe ask Max's dad Mr.Domi for some tips.
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aresknights
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That's a typical McC scrap. He hasn't gotten tagged, but also doesn't really throw with purpose. Donnay is a tall kid so it's tougher but with shorter guys it's the same thing. I wouldn't expect much in the way of a scrapper ready to take on heavyweights any time soon.
The POs will tell us more about his future, IMO. The intensity really gets turned up. Esp with teams looking to stick it to the knights
after back to back and this years hosts.
Some kids step up and some take a step back. Win or lose I love the character that comes out come crunch time, who goes that extra mile, pays the price ect..,
Based on what I've seen and heard I think he'll love that atmosphere mentally and hopefully he responds on ice with a good performance
The POs will tell us more about his future, IMO. The intensity really gets turned up. Esp with teams looking to stick it to the knights
after back to back and this years hosts.Some kids step up and some take a step back. Win or lose I love the character that comes out come crunch time, who goes that extra mile, pays the price ect..,
Based on what I've seen and heard I think he'll love that atmosphere mentally and hopefully he responds on ice with a good performance
He's a better fighter than Tinordi was at the same age, so it's encouraging, as Tinordi is a damn good scrapper now. Tin didn't know how to protect himself at the time..Mac has that on him already.
I expect McCarron to be strong in the playoffs - his game is folowing a similar curve to least season when he got stronger as the season went on and the games had more significance. McCarron was at his best by the U-18 tournament, which was by far his most important tournament of the season.
I expect McCarron to be strong in the playoffs - his game is folowing a similar curve to least season when he got stronger as the season went on and the games had more significance. McCarron was at his best by the U-18 tournament, which was by far his most important tournament of the season.
He'll struggle to ever make the NHL imo. I've seen him a few times now and have been completely unimpressed each time.
ya for me the picking of him was like....ok..thats fine cause everything was taken, but I really don't have high hopes for him...if he turns out to be lucic,, fantastic, but I see him as a brian boyle type.
Carey Chant
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Have you watched him recently? He's looking at lot better. From the start of the season and now it's night and day for McCarron. Only 58 OHL games and you give up on him lol? Kid needs 2-3 years in OHL and another 1-2 in AHL. Let him develop a little before writing him off.
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I liked Jason Ward and Ryan O'Marra.
Anyway, I like the turnaround by McCarron. Welychka and Marner are much nicer fits as linemates too. It bodes well for his future. I don't want him to just be some toughguy 4th liner, I'd love it if he can fill other roles and handle other responsibilities. This is a nice turn of events.
Anyway, I like the turnaround by McCarron. Welychka and Marner are much nicer fits as linemates too. It bodes well for his future. I don't want him to just be some toughguy 4th liner, I'd love it if he can fill other roles and handle other responsibilities. This is a nice turn of events.
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