Noble 6 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 9 minutes ago, Alflives said: He's played a lot better for sure. He looks better when he plays with wingers who have speed and some size. I'm just not too sure where he would fit in, especially if McCann stays up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 What, they rush him into the lineup before he's ready and then they decide they don't like him? Couldn't release him him to play in the WJC, too valuable? I don't get it at all. Should have been back in junior this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 31 minutes ago, Horvat is a Boss said: I'm just not too sure where he would fit in, especially if McCann stays up. I really think McCann is in Utica for a year, maybe two. Vey is a stop gap (replacement) player. IMHAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Alflives said: I really think McCann is in Utica for a year, maybe two. Vey is a stop gap (replacement) player. IMHAO What does the A stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Gooseberries said: What does the A stand for? In my honest alien opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Gooseberries said: What does the A stand for? I am an Alien. . Many say my opinion is from another planet, so why not state it as such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Gstank29 said: In my honest alien opinion Just now, Alflives said: I am an Alien. . Many say my opinion is from another planet, so why not state it as such? WINNER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: I am an Alien. . Many say my opinion is from another planet, so why not state it as such? Haha nice. I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Fred65 said: McCann has gone off the boil. No consistency to his game and that IMO will lead him to Utica next season, Management are not going to make the same mistake two years in a row It was not a mistake, it was necessity, McCann could not play in the AHL but was to good for juniors. He may spend next year or part of it in the A but this year was no mistake. 4 minutes ago, Gstank29 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 4 hours ago, gurn said: It was not a mistake, it was necessity, McCann could not play in the AHL but was to good for juniors. He may spend next year or part of it in the A but this year was no mistake. I understand he couldn't play in the AHL but he should have gone back to junior which is said in hindsight I understand, who was to know his game would fall off so badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Gooseberries said: What does the A stand for? Highly Arbitrary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just now, Hutton Wink said: Highly Arbitrary Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 8 minutes ago, Fred65 said: I understand he couldn't play in the AHL but he should have gone back to junior which is said in hindsight I understand, who was to know his game would fall off so badly You too funny McCann's role was - on the most part - to play the fourth line. When the opportunity arose for some PP time, we saw him produce offence. This season has been almost all about becoming a better defensive player ALL OVER THE ICE. I do believe he will be in Utica next season, but that doesn't mean he has not progressed well this season. In fact, he's ahead, because he has a full season of developing the defensive side of the game at the NHL level. Only those who don't really understand McCann's role this season would believe his play has fallen off. On the contrary, he has shown steady improvement. But that's okay if you don't understand. It's not an easy game to follow all its nuances. Fred. You couldn't come up with something better than Fred? . Maybe you need some time back in Junior? (Ps. Only joking.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardrobertford Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 7 hours ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: To be fair, Babkcock called him out for being soft after only two games. Did you guys watch him play? At this point in time I honestly believe Jake is the better NHL player. Granted, Jake's now played like 40 games compared to Willie's 3 but as it stands now Willie is about the most perimeter player I've seen in quite some time. Of course Willie is the most perimeter player you've seen in quite some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, Cowardrobertford said: Of course Willie is the most perimeter player you've seen in quite some time Shades of May ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 McCann will be fine as our 3rd liner / 2nd PP center. Putting him in the AHL next year is laughable. He is doing everything the coaching/management staff are asking of him and lately he is starting to get some pk time. He'll bulk up and surprise again next training camp just like he did this year. I still say try him on RW: Sedin Sedin Virtanen Baertschi Horvat McCann or Sedin Sedin Sutter Baertschi Horvat Virtanen xxxxxx McCann xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretzky to Lemieux Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I never understood you have to be 20 years old to play in the AHL. It really messes up the development of some kids who are too good for junior but not ready for the NHL. If you can play in the A when your 18 it'll make developing prospects so much easier. Does anyone know why this stupid rule exists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, Gretzky to Lemieux said: I never understood you have to be 20 years old to play in the AHL. It really messes up the development of some kids who are too good for junior but not ready for the NHL. If you can play in the A when your 18 it'll make developing prospects so much easier. Does anyone know why this stupid rule exists? CHL wants to protect the talent in their league. It's not a stupid rule and it makes sense. The CHL developed a ton of talent for the NHL over the years. The players that are forced to stay behind often contribute to the development of their teammates as well as raise the level of competition in the league which benefits younger players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Toews said: CHL wants to protect the talent in their league. It's not a stupid rule and it makes sense. The CHL developed a ton of talent for the NHL over the years. The players that are forced to stay behind often contribute to the development of their teammates as well as raise the level of competition in the league which benefits younger players. The rule makes sence. But ita not without downfall. In many cases it hinders or slows progress of those players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Gooseberries said: The rule makes sence. But ita not without downfall. In many cases it hinders or slows progress of those players. Yeah I agree with you on that. But the number of players affected by the rule is fairly small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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