Prospect Info: Michael McCarron

[Habs Halifax]

Not blaming Bouchared. he could very well just be better at C but the fact that he hasn't even been tried on the wing his whole time on the farm when he clearly doesn't have the skating to be a C is really really weird.

It's odd for sure. Maybe they are saying C or bust. So you either prove yourself as a center or we have no need for you? No idea

 

[ahmedou]

Problem is this kid doesn't take advantage of his big body in terms of puck protection down low and edge work cutting to the net. He thinks he is this offensive type and needs to understand the role he needs to take on for him to be a full time NHL player.

He had a decent season with Bouchard this year. Lets see if he can build on that if we give him a contract

Big Mc thought he'd known the same success he has with London. Like having the same numbers. On remaining the same player he was. Without changing anything on him game. Without any retouch. It tooks him to time and time to understand that he won't be a NHL player if he's not adapting and modifying his whole style into this new reality of the game. Was static. Was inoffensive. Normally, he's used to be a threat on keeping the puck anytime he wants. But he was affraid to make mistakes and avoiding riskier plays. The arrival of Joel was the icing on the cake at this extreme deadline of his short career. It saved his own sakes right on time.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Big Mc thought he'd known the same success he has with London. Like having the same numbers. On remaining the same player he was. Without changing anything on him game. Without any retouch. It tooks him to time and time to understand that he won't be a NHL player if he's not adapting and modyfing his whole style into this new reality of the game. Was static. Was inoffensif. Normally, he's used to be a threat on keeping the puck anytime he wants. But he was affraid to make mistakes and avoiding riskier plays. The arrival of Joel was the icing on the cake at this extreme deadline of his short career. It saved his own sakes right on time.

Didn't McCarron center a line with Domi in London?

 

[ahmedou]

Didn't McCarron center a line with Domi in London?

Even enjoying pedicure sessions with Domi, at that era.

24CH The Valet (Read Question #5)

 

[sandviper]

It's nice to see but can he build on it for next year? Lets see what Bouchard can do with him in the 2nd season. I just don't see McCarron's skating being good enough in terms of NHL quality and he doesn't play physical enough to take advantage of his big body.

I hope he proves me wrong. I was also being sarcastic about blaming Bouchard.

I want McCarron to succeed. At the very least, he could help on the 4th line, but I don't think he'll earn a full-time NHL gig... at least not with us.

 

[ahmedou]

I want McCarron to succeed. At the very least, he could help on the 4th line, but I don't think he'll earn a full-time NHL gig... at least not with us.

He has to force our hands. Not us.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I want McCarron to succeed. At the very least, he could help on the 4th line, but I don't think he'll earn a full-time NHL gig... at least not with us.

I have to admit. I'm frustrated with his development and I'm sure he and the Habs management are too. He was always drafted as a long term project but his 24 and only has 69 NHL games played so far with 8 pts and a -15 rating. He is also a -29 in the AHL but was 0 this past season.

Lets hope he listens to Bouchard very well and does what he needs to do with training this off season. I think power skating and training with someone who can show him how to protect the puck down low is the area he needs to work at.

 

[1909]

How come he (they) waited 5 years to fix his shoulder problem ????? That's not serious business.

 

[ahmedou]

How come he (they) waited 5 years to fix his shoulder problem ????? That's not serious business.

That was akward when I heard that...

 

[Habs]

I hope he makes it and proves people wrong. Its like the team doesn't want him to succeed, they seem to shaft him from time to time

 

[DAChampion]

ONE MORE YEAR !!!

 

[montreal]

I kept saying he would be back as I thought he showed enough progress this year despite the injury, glad he's back.

 

[Playmaker09]

Not a vet yet in the AHL so he's still a valuable player to have.

And he could end up being a good fit with Suzuki who's had success with bigger bodies on the wings in Entwhistle/Ratcliffe.

 

[angusyoung]

Hope that he can perform at a level that gets a call up at some point. Like his size and physicality and showed in the past has a decent shot and hands. Just put him on RW for FS and with the complimentary players.

 

[montreal]

wild stab at the roster,

Belzile Suzuki Peca
Teasdale Poehling McCarron
Vejdemo Evans Weise
Jevpalous Verbeek Alain
Waked Pezzetta

Ouellet Brook
Alzner Fleury
Leskinen Sklenicka/Larmarche

Primeau
McNiven

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

With the success of Pat Maroon in the playoffs there is evidence that big guys without great skating are still very valuable if they play aggressive and can finish around the net.

Keep him on the wing though, he is not a center imo.

 

[CanukInAugusta]

wild stab at the roster,

Belzile Suzuki Peca
Teasdale Poehling McCarron
Vejdemo Evans Weise
Jevpalous Verbeek Alain
Waked Pezzetta

Ouellet Brook
Alzner Fleury
Leskinen Sklenicka/Larmarche

Primeau
McNiven

That's actually a pretty good lineup!

 

[montreal]

That's actually a pretty good lineup!

it would be better then last years team most likely, would prefer a big time scorer like a Terry, Carr, or if they can convince Hudon to play there if they give him a one way perhaps.

 

[Tyson]

I am glad McCarron is coming back. I agree with many posters that he should be playing wing and not center.

 

[Sterling Archer]

I have a soft spot for him for some reason. If he could just skate a little better and have a bit more stamina, he might actually make a go at it in a depth role.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I am glad McCarron is coming back. I agree with many posters that he should be playing wing and not center.

He looked good at center last year. He was having his best year as a pro before he went down with the injury.

Also, that shoulder injury is one he's been playing with for four years. At practice last January, it apparently popped and he had no choice but to have surgery on it.

 

[Tyson]

He looked good at center last year. He was having his best year as a pro before he went down with the injury.

Also, that shoulder injury is one he's been playing with for four years. At practice last January, it apparently popped and he had no choice but to have surgery on it.

I think with his limited skating skills he would be better off on the wing.

 

[cphabs]

Good news!

 

[HABitual Fan]

Guys like hudon and him probably need to decide if they want money or to play in the NHL more. The least they sign for, the better chance someone claims them off waivers when sent to Laval and that team has to keep them in the nhl. Reject qo and sign for less on a 1 way deal.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

He looked good at center last year. He was having his best year as a pro before he went down with the injury.

Also, that shoulder injury is one he's been playing with for four years. At practice last January, it apparently popped and he had no choice but to have surgery on it.

He is fine in the AHL but he isn't an NHL center. His skating just isn't good enough and he is more valuable on the wall and as an aggressive forechecker.