Guest Dasein Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 You're out to lunch if you don't think McCann has what it takes to make the Canucks. For instance, in comparison to Horvat, McCann actually fares better in some aspects of the game: Shooting: McCann > Horvat Playmaking: McCann > Horvat Skating: McCann > Horvat Faceoffs: Horvat > McCann Puck protection: Horvat > McCann Defensive awareness: Horvat > McCann On top of that, Horvat is also a lot bigger, but McCann is 6'0" as well so he's not small - he's still 18 and should bulk up in the next couple years to be able to compete in the NHL. And McCann is a two-way center too, so it's not like he's awful defensively or on faceoffs - it's just that those things are what Bo is really good at so in comparison to Bo, Jared is lesser in those categories. He's a pretty complete player with a little less defensive capability than Bo but a little more offensive capability/potential. He will make the Canucks eventually - not as fast as Bo did, but he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Something against McCann? "Guaranteed" might be a bit strong...but so far he's developing in to a pretty good player. His ceiling is Kesler-esque but with better offensive instincts/shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 You're out to lunch if you don't think McCann has what it takes to make the Canucks. For instance, in comparison to Horvat, McCann actually fares better in some aspects of the game: Shooting: McCann > Horvat Playmaking: McCann > Horvat Skating: McCann > Horvat Faceoffs: Horvat > McCann Puck protection: Horvat > McCann Defensive awareness: Horvat > McCann On top of that, Horvat is also a lot bigger, but McCann is 6'0" as well so he's not small - he's still 18 and should bulk up in the next couple years to be able to compete in the NHL. And McCann is a two-way center too, so it's not like he's awful defensively or on faceoffs - it's just that those things are what Bo is really good at so in comparison to Bo, Jared is lesser in those categories. He's a pretty complete player with a little less defensive capability than Bo but a little more offensive capability/potential. He will make the Canucks eventually - not as fast as Bo did, but he will. Hey...I agree with you for a change! Not sure McCann is a better skater now though, maybe his edgework but Horvat's skating just keeps getting better and Bo is at least up to average speed (faster I think) for the team now. McCann seems to have the drive to make the NHL in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hey...I agree with you for a change! Not sure McCann is a better skater now though, maybe his edgework but Horvat's skating just keeps getting better and Bo is at least up to average speed (faster I think) for the team now. McCann seems to have the drive to make the NHL in a few years. we're bound to agree on something Horvat's skating is fine, but he doesn't have the acceleration and quick separation that McCann shows IMO It's like how McCann's defensive game is fine but he is not quite at Horvat's level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I was an advocate of trading down or trading up to get McCann or one of the NCAA guys like Milano, Tuch, and Larkin around pick 14-15 or whatever so I'm a fan. That being said, I do believe that he's best off developing a completer offensive game for another season. He's best off playing C imo - so we'd have to give him Horvat treatment which means two of Richardson, Matthias, and Vey (one can move to wing or whatever) and then Gaunce will be left in the AHL, who I believe is more suited/ready for the NHL game than McCann is at this stage. Not a fan of keeping McCann up next season, but we'll see how training camp is. Oh, and McCann's defensive game is as good as Horvat's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Not a fan of keeping McCann up next season, but we'll see how training camp is. Oh, and McCann's defensive game is as good as Horvat's. Interesting. Then the only thing you see as holding him back in junior next season is his physical maturity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Interesting. Then the only thing you see as holding him back in junior next season is his physical maturity? Nope. Just needs to generally improve in all facets - one thing would be his poise offensively. He can still learn more and get better out of the NHL, unlike Bo so I don't see a problem in leaving him there unless he shows a hell of a lot in training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derp... Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It's pronounced Shinkaruk. That's Shin-care-uck I'm still confused how people keep pronouncing it McCann. It doesn't even start with the same letter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It's pronounced Shinkaruk. That's Shin-care-uck I'm still confused how people keep pronouncing it McCann. It doesn't even start with the same letter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derp... Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I finally get it. If people keep covering their eyes with their palms, it will be nearly impossible to post in the right thread! It's okay everyone. Remove your palms from your faces! The collective CDC gives you permission to look for the right threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 A thread got derailed briefly, let's not spam about it and just add to the OT discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 edit-hopefully Hunter figures it out eventually. it's still very early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Shinkaruk is going to be a 1st line LW for us. He will become our next Patrick Kane and he will help us win a cup. He is fast, skating forward with an excellent shot. He's alright defensively but needs work on his positioning. He's also captain material seeing as that he was the captain of the Medicine Hat Tigers back in his junior years. He's a flashy player with an excellent attitude to get better and better. How's that for a change of scenery in this thread? Go ahead, DISCUSS POSITIVELY FOR ONCE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_Spiky Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Shinkaruk is going to be a 1st line LW for us. He will become our next Patrick Kane and he will help us win a cup. He is fast, skating forward with an excellent shot. He's alright defensively but needs work on his positioning. He's also captain material seeing as that he was the captain of the Medicine Hat Tigers back in his junior years. He's a flashy player with an excellent attitude to get better and better. How's that for a change of scenery in this thread? Go ahead, DISCUSS POSITIVELY FOR ONCE! ^ Basically this. He's still young and missed an entire year of hockey. Let him get his game back and the sky is the limit for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Is this pick still considered a steal? Just checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Is this pick still considered a steal? Just checking. Is that a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Is this pick still considered a steal? Just checking. I think the better question is how many people think Calgary was insane taking Poirer over Hunter, seeing as he has 25pts in 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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