Speculation: Vegas to take McNabb

[Reclamation Project]

Good thing we got Bishop!

Gallant can comfortably pencil in -25 into his +/- column.

 

[BigKing]

As bad as McNabb was most of the time, his hits on Sharp and Borque last seasons are easily Top 10 highlights for me from last season.

That's how bad last season was.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Good thing we got Bishop!

Gallant can comfortably pencil in -25 into his +/- column.

If this proves true, McNabb is one of (likely) 11 or 12 defenseman they take, 4 or 5 of whom get spun off, so who says he even plays for VGK?

 

[Fishhead]

2014-Mar-05 Traded from Buffalo Sabres with Jonathan Parker, round 2 pick in the 2014 draft (Alex Lintuniemi) and round 2 pick in the 2015 draft (Erik Cernak) to Los Angeles Kings for Hudson Fasching and Nicolas Deslauriers

There's that Erik Cernak guy again!

It seemed like a bigger deal at the time, but it could easily end up a bunch of fringe guys. McNabb could easily be the only one of the bunch that puts up any meaningful numbers in the NHL.

 

[kovacro]

Jeebus, you guys are harsh. I figured the Kings would give him a tribute video his first game back.

 

[Little Psycho]

I wonder what Blake is going to end up doing with Brown.

 

[Fishhead]

Meh, it's not like he's a true rookie. Played in the KHL so he has some pro experience.

Not comparing players because they have different defensive styles but do share a similar path to the NHL, Zaitsev came over to Toronto last year from the KHL and had a very solid "rookie" campaign on the back end for the Buds. Maybe Fantenberg can produce the same type of result.

It would be awesome if Fantenberg did that. Would make it easier for the team to address other needs.

 

[BigBrown]

McNabb had a couple of great stretches of games during his time here. Too bad he couldn't piece it all together consistently because during those stretches there were a lot to like. But in the end he seemed to always take one or two step back for every step forward. Might have given up on him too soon but I doubt he'll ever be able to carry a defensive pairing with his hockey IQ.

 

[Fishhead]

I wonder what Blake is going to end up doing with Brown.

Probably have a few beers and a round of golf.

 

[kovacro]

I wonder what Blake is going to end up doing with Brown.

There is nothing he can do with him at this point.

Gotta pencil him into the lineup and hope for the best under a new coaching structure this season.

 

[tsanuri]

If this proves true, McNabb is one of (likely) 11 or 12 defenseman they take, 4 or 5 of whom get spun off, so who says he even plays for VGK?

It could be as high as 13 D. Since they must select 14 F and 3 G.
And it sounds like he has a lot lined up going to be interesting. This year will have more trades than any in recent memory.

 

[theMajor]

I think the whole "toughness" thing with McNabb is overblown, sure he would throw a big hit every now and then, besides that he was useless. Rather lose him then Lewis

he wasn't entirely useless. he had some stretches where he played some really great hockey followed by stretches where he'd make some real boneheaded plays or get caught completely out of position. I think he's still got a lot of room to improve, its just hard for him to be consistent

 

[Reclamation Project]

If this proves true, McNabb is one of (likely) 11 or 12 defenseman they take, 4 or 5 of whom get spun off, so who says he even plays for VGK?

Very true, but everything I've read said they see potential in him. I can't imagine he even has value.

 

[BigKing]

he wasn't entirely useless. he had some stretches where he played some really great hockey followed by stretches where he'd make some real boneheaded plays or get caught completely out of position. I think he's still got a lot of room to improve, its just hard for him to be consistent

When the wheels fell off last season, around the time of the 1-0 loss to Anaheim in Anaheim, I think McNabb was responsible for the GWG against in like three straight games.

I'm not saying this is a big loss and the Kings must not feel that way either since they just let Vegas take whoever they wanted.

I need a physical presence on my defense though. Call me old-fashioned. I really hope MacDermid is ready.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

he wasn't entirely useless. he had some stretches where he played some really great hockey followed by stretches where he'd make some real boneheaded plays or get caught completely out of position. I think he's still got a lot of room to improve, its just hard for him to be consistent

I agree that he showed flashes of top-4 potential, I just don't think he has the IQ to be a top-4 guy, he's already 26 and never showed much improvement outside of those few stretches

Who knows maybe Gallant can bring out his full potential but I don't see him becoming anything more than he is right now

 

[tny760]

I need a physical presence on my defense though. Call me old-fashioned. I really hope MacDermid is ready.

i don't have high hopes personally

if he makes the cut, should make for some very entertaining freeway faceoffs though

 

[Winger23]

I wonder what Blake is going to end up doing with Brown.

I'm more concerned with gaborik. Brown still competes, just overpaid. Gaborik is overpaid and just trash.

 

[Reaper45]

I think he'll do well under a coach not named Sutter.

 

[Reaper45]

I'm more concerned with gaborik. Brown still competes, just overpaid. Gaborik is overpaid and just trash.

And he's going to miss camp and start the year on IR.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

I think the organization will give Gaborik one more year to get healthy and play under a new system, if he gets hurt again or underperforms he'll get LTIRetirement

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

McNabb can't pass, can't skate, and can't shoot. He's also a year away from becoming a UFA. There are plenty of other McNabbs that can be found in the AHL.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I agree that he showed flashes of top-4 potential, I just don't think he has the IQ to be a top-4 guy, he's already 26 and never showed much improvement outside of those few stretches

Who knows maybe Gallant can bring out his full potential but I don't see him becoming anything more than he is right now

Yes, which is why gambling on his consistency isn't the worst thing that Vegas could have done.

The previous season, he looked like a surefire #2 for 1/3 of the season, good for the middle 1/3, and a dumpster fire for the last 1/3.

Last season, he looked amazing again, then got hurt and looked the worst we've ever seen him.

He's still relatively young as far as d-men go, and has the raw tools. I agree his IQ isn't great for top pairing duty, and that his physicality was oversold (threw big hits but was a wuss everywhere else on the ice, especially in front of the net). But this board is overly down on him and I think he'll be a good asset wherever he actually ends up.

If I'm being honest, I think a lot of posters are reaching to crap on him because of asset management. I.e. if we didn't trade for him, this negativity parade wouldn't exist. Frankly, Gravel had a rougher time than McNabb last year, and everyone loves him.

 

[Face Wash]

Frankly, Gravel had a rougher time than McNabb last year, and everyone loves him.

Eck-Speck-Tay-Shun

Inconsistent defensemen is the last thing an offensively challenged team needs. Kings got depth there and now...$1.7M more space.

Now I will go back into hibernation.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

so watch the pick be LEWIS.

The Mayor will have some new major (forever for some) hate. lol

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Outside of the occasional hipcheck he was garbage. The "toughness" argument is ridiculous considering he was worthless clearing guys in front of the net. Much rather lose McNabb than Lewis