Prospect Info: Michael McCarron

[Mrb1p]

He's really not.

Has 3G 9A 12 points in 22 games including tonight.

Welp, I don't know, didn't look at the stats but he seemed like a great AHL player.

 

[Et le But]

He's having a respectable year in the AHL and seems to be on the upswing, but I wouldn't say dominant. Unfortunately I still think he's too slow for the NHL, even as a plug, but hey, at least he has a good AHL career ahead of him?

 

[jj cale]

I don't think he is a viable prospect any longer, we took a swing on him and missed, time to face facts I would say.

 

[Bacchus1]

Good for him getting 4 points. I bope he keeps contributing. Go Mike.

 

[Scriptor]

Good for him getting 4 points. I bope he keeps contributing. Go Mike.

I like the description I read about McCarron (can't remember where), "We hoped he'd make a case for himself again under Bouchard, but he just looks like a guy that likes to skate and go hit people, nothing more."

 

[Cobra Commander]

He made a good career for himself in the AHL, he’s made lots of money and will continue to make lots. Great for the Rocket.

 

[admiralcadillac]

I like the description I read about McCarron (can't remember where), "We hoped he'd make a case for himself again under Bouchard, but he just looks like a guy that likes to skate and go hit people, nothing more."

The problem is that this description doesn't sound like him at all

He's just not quite good enough in every facet, he shows flashes everywhere but nothing concrete. He's neither physical, scary, particularly skilled, able to score, fast or quick but he CAN be all of those things depending on the night. It's really strange.

 

[HabsDood]

I'd love for him to find a premium spot on the big team.. A special assignment..

 

[DAChampion]

He's showing growth this year. Hopefully he plays the full season in the AGL, keeps growing, and makes the Habs next year.

 

[Bacchus1]

He's showing growth this year. Hopefully he plays the full season in the AGL, keeps growing, and makes the Habs next year.

I think that your hope is overly ambitious, but who knows. Maybe he will be a late bloomer. As for now, I am glad that he is helping the AHL team. I really hope that the Rockets turn their season around. They are near the bottom of the league. With Mete and Alzner there, they have a better chance. If Sherry passes through waiver, and gets in to a groove, than will help. We still need our McCarrons and Lundgrens to show up every day and help create a winning culture.

 

[Habaneros]

He's showing growth this year. Hopefully he plays the full season in the AGL, keeps growing, and makes the Habs next year.

He got 1 call up left....so when the call comes it`s make it or break it IMHO

 

[L4br3cqu3]

He got 1 call up left....so when the call comes it`s make it or break it IMHO

Is there a quota on call-ups ?

 

[JuicyHam]

Is there a quota on call-ups ?

Even if there was I think he's already hit it

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Even if there was I think he's already hit it

Was wondering if there was a technicality I didn't know.

But, yeah, at least this season, he needs to stay in Laval for the whole season, anyway he probably wouldn't do anything worthwhile in the NHL.

 

[BaseballCoach]

He's showing growth this year. Hopefully he plays the full season in the AGL, keeps growing, and makes the Habs next year.

Is that the All Giant League?

 

[angry pirate]

Is there a quota on call-ups ?

Not literally. Wavier rules let him go up and down all year so long as he doesn't play 10 games or spend a calendar month with the club.

I imagine that comment was more figuratively in that that he's probably running out of rope.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Is there a quota on call-ups ?

No. The only control is waivers which are required at the beginning of each season and again after a players has cleared waivers but then plays 10 NHL games or is on the NHL roster for 30 days.

 

[Hannibal]

Would take him instead of chaput as fourth line center.

 

[1909]

Would take him instead of chaput as fourth line center.

I have news for you... Chaput is better.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

I have news for you... Chaput is better.

Chaput is way better, but he's also pretty bad imo. I never saw an NHLer in McCarron. I hope we never draft a player with the McCarron/Tinordi type of profile ever again in the first round. Hopefully the lessons have been learned.

 

[ottawa]

As someone else said, swing and a miss. It happens.

Time to move on from him imo, I think we can find a better #4C than McCarron.

 

[Habby4Life]

I have news for you... Chaput is better.

Bang on. McCarron will get his release this summer. No need to waste a contract on him. He is a bust.

 

[bryan1966]

Jake Evans will be a good 4th line center. He needs to be in NHL for second half of year instead of career AHl'ers, Chaput, Agostino etc.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Jake Evans will be a good 4th line center. He needs to be in NHL for second half of year instead of career AHl'ers, Chaput, Agostino etc.

I disagree, let him develop in the AHL, he doesn't fit on a 4th line anyway. Not even sure if he skilled enough to reach and stay in the NHL one day actually, might only be good depth to have.

 

[montreal]

I would hope they leave him in the AHL all year. He's playing much better then last year, he looks quicker and seems to be gaining confidence. Let's see what happens if they keep him all year in Laval, if he doesn't improve they can just let him walk in the off-season, if not re-sign him on the cheap and see how he does at camp. It took Boyle till he was 26 to break out, maybe McCarron needs more time.