RW John McFarland (2010, 33rd overall, Florida)

[rydude189]

He gets frustrated way too easily on the ice.

In his first year he was able to beat the goaltenders with the same move, second year goalies figured him out, was snake-bitten for the longest time. This year he seemed to focus more on his defensive game after much criticism, could be part of the reason for his offensive output being so low.

Also he didn't have much of a supporting cast in Sudbury. Seemed to be on a different line every other game. The entire team was too slow for him, the kid can go end to end and burn past everyone but his teammates are still at the red-line.

Look at his stats at international events, give him some teammates who can keep up with him and you will get a totally different player.

 

[SK13]

I read about his great speed, hard shot and he's physically strong... then you look at his stats. Why did he regress? What's missing in his offensive game?

He plays for the Sudbury Wolves.

That's what's wrong with his offensive game.

 

[Analyzer*]

I read about his great speed, hard shot and he's physically strong... then you look at his stats. Why did he regress? What's missing in his offensive game?

If he becomes physical, it's usually a sign that he's frustrated. It was noted that he wasn't producing, so he became a physical player. They worded it as a negative. Really, that's a positive, at least he's doing something

 

[Kessel>Seguin +]

He has all the tools, just missing the tool box.

If someone can talk some sense into him and he can start to put the mental side of the game/life together he will be a grea player. If not who knows

 

[Tonka]

I'd love for Leafs to get him, despite his work ethic. I think he can improve, but he was amazing in the U18 game I saw on TV, he was an explosive player. But then again, I only saw him for like 5 minutes , so who knows how good he really is. But man, that one shift, he completely dominated.

 

[lightning_legwand*]

John McFarland

How far do you think he will slip in the draft??

 

[HockeyAndTheSox]

Something tells me Edmonton takes him first tomorrow.

 

[s7ark]

Something tells me Edmonton takes him first tomorrow.

I hope so.

 

[lightning_legwand*]

What happened to him? His stock was looking like a top 5 pick coming into this season, he just fell apart??

 

[Sticks and Pucks]

I think Florida will take a chance on him with their multiple second rounders. I see Edmonton taking Weal who will be able to set up Eberle and Hall.

 

[Meganuck*]

Oilers should take Merrill.

 

[awesomo]

What happened to him? His stock was looking like a top 5 pick coming into this season, he just fell apart??

I hear Sudbury is just going through extremely rough times and is probably not a good team to be developing right now

 

[Tavaresmagicalplay*]

I think Florida will take a chance on him with their multiple second rounders. I see Edmonton taking Weal who will be able to set up Eberle and Hall.

zero chance the oilers take Weal.

 

[droller*]

Is a 2nd round John McFarland a motivated one?

This kid has done nothing but fall in the rankings after being taken so high in the OHL entry draft. I've only seen him play a handful of games, but he seemed like he "thought he was the s***" kind of player that lacked that drive and determination.

They should a brief clip of him on TSN exiting, and obviously didn't look impressed. Is this the wake up call for this one highly touted prospect. Best thing for his career?

 

[djscooter]

I think this, combined with the lack of an invite to the World Junior summer camp could possibly knock him into shape. Especially with a new coach starting in Sudbury. It will definitely be interesting to say the least. I look forward to watching him this season.

 

[SouthFLFan79]

plus florida is a good chance to really progress and get to the NHL lineup fast. They traditionally have advanced folks fast and not spent on FA when they could bring up a kid. If he turns around the attitude he could become a stud player in the future if not oh wells it was worth the risk.

 

[tiny103]

he obviously was working out like a nutcase for the combine so he seems to have new energy.

hopefully this drop in draft position will motiviate him to train and play better

 

[CAPiTA]

I think he has a bright future ahead of him. Pity he'll disappear into relative anonymity with Florida.

 

[PanthersRule96]

I think he has a bright future ahead of him. Pity he'll disappear into relative anonymity with Florida.

It's okay, the Panthers are making big steps in the last week as far as turning it around, so when they starting winning in the next couple of years, you won't have to worry about the anonymity.

 

[AVSfan2daMAX]

Yes. I think a lot of teams will regret passing on him.
He'll be a very good player next year in junior and in the future for the Panthers.

 

[Jwm1986]

i wanted him on the Kings, but there is just something about his demeanor that seems off....i dont know what it is, but from what i read and see, he seems like a really selfish person who doesnt understand how to be a team player

 

[AintLifeGrand]

the kid just screams insolent tool.

Even when he was walking up to the Florida table.

 

[Biggzy*]

I think he has a bright future ahead of him. Pity he'll disappear into relative anonymity with Florida.

I actually like who we drafted this year. Who did you guys pick in the 1st round?

 

[Melrose Munch]

It's okay, the Panthers are making big steps in the last week as far as turning it around, so when they starting winning in the next couple of years, you won't have to worry about the anonymity.

They said that in 2000.

 

[DuklaNation]

Seems to have an ego problem. Perhaps he will mature as he got served some humble pie today. Ball is in his court.