Canucks1219 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It's actually 18 points in 8 games. Last year he was consistently given the toughest assignments. Can probably assume it's the same this year, except that he's been given the green light to play more offense. McCann didn't collect his 18th point of the season until November 29th, his 17th game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Check his LAST 8 games, boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Check his LAST 8 games, boss Ah. You bolded my quote talking about the first 9 games of his season so I was under the impression that you were disputing that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Ah yeah, musta lifted off the select wrong -- was supposed to bold the next text ("his current hot-pace of 18 points in 10 games".! Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimp C Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 man this guy is ripping it up right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granpappy Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Haha, sad play by Ritchie when they got scored on short-handed, then comes back and starts a fight. Sam Bennett is no bigger than McCann, and he probably could have made the Flames this season. 10 in stripes slew foots iafrate during the ritchie fight. what a slob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granpappy Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Here's the highlights, can't miss it: http://www.soogreyhounds.com/video/channel/197 His goals look pretty similar, off the left side in tight on the goaltender. His assists are beautiful though. The first was a cross ice power play feed to DeAngelo through a tight seam. The second was a no look behind the back pass on the rush. He's definitely a creative player. 72 points in 50 games puts him 13th in OHL scoring now. I'm scared as to what he would have put up in a healthy season. I hope he's putting on some muscle now, if he was even pushing 195 before training camp I think he'd have a real shot next season. sorry, it's in this highlight package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I would graduate Horvat in the rankings - he is an NHL rookie McCann seems to have risen to be #1 imo in terms of potentialMcCannVirtanenClendeningCorradoJensenGaunceKeninsShinkarukDemkoCasselsAs great of a year as McCann is having, I still don't see him being the better player that Virtanen will be. My top ten would be as follows:1. Virtanen2. McCann3. Jensen4. Cassels5. Clendening6. Shinkaruk7. Demko8. Corrado9. Subban10. Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 ...this young man, and boy -- that's just a straight-shooter with upper management written all over him. ooo, yeah...uuummm...I'm gonna have to go ahead and sort of disagree with you there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Has surpassed his total by 10 points in 14 less games 30 goals and 42 assists for 72 points in 50 games. He is playing on a much stronger team in the SOO this year but McCann is showing great signs that he was a great steal where we picked him in the draft. He has also put on 10 pounds since his draft year now at 185lbs. Imagine a few more years of proper training and development he could easily gain another 10-15 pounds of muscle which would be more ideal for him when he faces bigger competition in the West. I was a little apprehensive when we first took him as I thought it was an interesting decision by JB to take another centre since at the time we had so much depth with newly acquired Bonino and Vey, other prospects in Horvat, Gaunce, Cassels and Labate. But definitely this pick has really grown on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 As great of a year as McCann is having, I still don't see him being the better player that Virtanen will be Of course you do I see your CDC handle But based on what? Draft position? Why do you think Virtanen will be greater? I think there is a legitimate case to be made for either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Future lines Kenins Horvat Virtanen Shinkaruk McCann Kassian Gaunce Cassels Jensen I know this isn't a typical 1st line left winger, but common how do you break up Horvat and Kenins, add in the even faster more skilled Virtanen over Hansen and it should be an awesome line. I know Kenins isn't suited to 18 mins a night, but it would be fun to see if he could do it sometime no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Future lines Kenins Horvat Virtanen Shinkaruk McCann Kassian Gaunce Cassels Jensen I know this isn't a typical 1st line left winger, but common how do you break up Horvat and Kenins, add in the even faster more skilled Virtanen over Hansen and it should be an awesome line. Well that isn't a typical 1st line center either (in terms of projected ceilings) I see that as an effective 2nd line - Kenins being more of a Higgins 2.0 while Horvat plays the role Kesler had for years and we'll see how Virtanen's game translates when he gets to the pro level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Did you see that move between the legs last night? I tell ya Kenins is another Jarri Kurri! Kenins is obviously getting comfortable. Trying more moves all the time. Sets Horvat up in the slot. The pic on the bench later was classic as he chats away with Horvat grinning away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Of course you do I see your CDC handle But based on what? Draft position? Why do you think Virtanen will be greater? I think there is a legitimate case to be made for eitherI'd like to think of it more as "Hey, we got both." And maybe they'll complement each other down the road? Since we're alright up the middle, and on the left and right side, and in goal, it may be time to address the defense. I would be more than fine with the Canucks using rounds 1 and 2 on some great defensemen this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Well that isn't a typical 1st line center either (in terms of projected ceilings) I see that as an effective 2nd line - Kenins being more of a Higgins 2.0 while Horvat plays the role Kesler had for years and we'll see how Virtanen's game translates when he gets to the pro level Meh…..I don't think Horvat would be able to really fill Kesler's skates. He lacks the speed and the a$$h@le factor that defined Kesler's game. Not saying he can't be a great player in his own right, but the minute eating, pain-in-the-a$z, puck mover role will probably remain vacant until McCann is ready to take a shot at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'd like to think of it more as "Hey, we got both." And maybe they'll complement each other down the road? Since we're alright up the middle, and on the left and right side, and in goal, it may be time to address the defense. I would be more than fine with the Canucks using rounds 1 and 2 on some great defensemen this draft. Unless you think McCann, Caseles, and or Horvat are potential 70-80 pt. players, we are definitely not alright up the middle. We need a top offensive centre prospect, first and foremost. I'm hoping McCann reaches for that role, and leaves the shutdown game to Horvat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimp C Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Unless you think McCann, Caseles, and or Horvat are potential 70-80 pt. players, we are definitely not alright up the middle. We need a top offensive centre prospect, first and foremost. I'm hoping McCann reaches for that role, and leaves the shutdown game to Horvat. Matthew Barzal could drop to our pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Unless you think McCann, Caseles, and or Horvat are potential 70-80 pt. players, we are definitely not alright up the middle. We need a top offensive centre prospect, first and foremost. I'm hoping McCann reaches for that role, and leaves the shutdown game to Horvat. They don't need to be Check out Krejci and Bergeron's point totals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 They don't need to be yeah i don't understand why they would need to be either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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