S N Y P E R S 7 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 What are your guys' thoughts on McMill so far? Is he good enough to stay, long term, or simply a temporary replacement? Was impressive tonight, too bad he couldn't finish. Seems to be assimilating into the system nicely; the question is if there are better players that may push him out. I wonder if he is a part of Benning's future plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William_Clarkson Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 He's fine until everyone comes back from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken kaniff Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Cant see him staying over Kenins when everybody is healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 McMillan and the 4th line played well today. He does have some speed and they were flying around. That said, he's likely first man out if someone returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 He looks like a smaller version of Higgins out there...even the shot into the NYI crest on his breakaway looked like Higgy. IMO, he's fine for now, but as soon as we get some guys back from injury, he's back on the waiver wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Agree, I think he is a depth forward and a capable call up. The strength of the team is not the first couple of lines, assuming they are quality players, it is the 3rd and 4th lines. If we are to go anywhere in the playoffs our bottom 2 lines have perform better than the competition in order to win. Therefore players like McMillan may prove useful when we need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Please waive of him! Our real prospects deserve callups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Decent player when we have injuries. Good addition to Utica when everyone gets healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Can't see him staying long term at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Depth guy who currently plugs a hole made by injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 He would be a good depth player if we get into the playoffs, but he shouldn't be a regular night in and night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 He's a really good penalty killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewismyname Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Better him then pulling up some young prospect during such a tough stretch of holding on to the playoff spot during injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormriders Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Sorry to see we picked him up, as I am sure some of the players for the Comets are [they are looking for a chance]. I don't get it, he is not the type of player they say they want [other than he is suppose to work hard]. Definitely his best game of the three tonight but so so only. - He is not big - doesn't hit - has no points in three games and does not look dangerous - doesn't seem fast - one shot in three games - NHL stats not impressive, a point every 5 games and -33 I get that we didn't pick him up to be a top 6 player, but the team has said that they want to roll all 4 lines and get production out of them all. He isn't likely to give it. I would get it if he was more like a Kenins type player, even without the production. It's sad that we don't think there is anyone on the farm that is deserving of a call up for a few games to fill in until some of the guys come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_The_Schneid! Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I think he is a waste of a roster spot Similar to an Andrew Ebbett We have players in the system that can play his role Even a cal oreilly is a similar player in a pinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragoedia Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Depth forward who can be slotted in when injuries occur. He is a smart acquisition because it means we don't have to drain Utica of all their players, denying them a shot at the post season. We already have stolen a bunch from their roster (including Markstrom now). The first 2 games he was utterly invisible, but he made some good plays today. If he plays like that every night he will earn himself a spot as the 13th-14th forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragoedia Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Sorry to see we picked him up, as I am sure some of the players for the Comets are [they are looking for a chance]. I don't get it, he is not the type of player they say they want [other than he is suppose to work hard]. Definitely his best game of the three tonight but so so only. - He is not big - doesn't hit - has no points in three games and does not look dangerous - doesn't seem fast - one shot in three games - NHL stats not impressive, a point every 5 games and -33 I get that we didn't pick him up to be a top 6 player, but the team has said that they want to roll all 4 lines and get production out of them all. He isn't likely to give it. I would get it if he was more like a Kenins type player, even without the production. It's sad that we don't think there is anyone on the farm that is deserving of a call up for a few games to fill in until some of the guys come back. Or we don't want to ruin Utica's season by taking their most important players to fill temporary holes in our roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyHound93 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 When the Canucks get some forwards he will most likely end up in the press box and there is also a chance he could go on waivers again. His role looks to be temporary since he's mostly been a non-factor. He's pretty much just out there to not get scored on. Today he was decent though and could have potted one had he finished on the break away, it would have been funny since in 3 games he's had only 1 shot and he'd have 100% shooting percentage with the Canucks so far. He's got speed but doesn't have much in the way of hands. Nor is he very feisty but on the flip side he doesn't take penalties. He is playing 10 minutes on the 4th line as a depth player fill in. He is just 24 so he may be able to improve but as of now I don't really see a spot for him other than being extra skater when the teams healthy. I will be interested to see what end ups happening with him. It would be crazy if he's a late bloomer that goes on to be a really good player. Odds are it won't happen, but it's not that big of deal since he was picked up off waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 He's a really good penalty killer that might be the reason we got him, cause otherwise it makes no sense getting him even with injuries. Our pk is been struggling as of late against decent teams since richardson got injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Though, I do like that he's a local kid who's trying to up his game by playing for his hometown team. I've kind of been under the impression that he's the stop gap in the very likely event that either Kassian, Hansen, Higgins, Richardson, Matthias, or a combo of that group gets traded for prospects/picks at the deadline. He's good guy to have sit in the press box/play 4th line minutes but not much. I do, however, agree that it's a little disappointing that he's taking a spot over a guy in Utica, but at least he's a hometown guy. I'd rather have Alex Grenier, Dustin Jeffrey, Brendan Gaunce, Alex Freisen or Cal O'Reilly in his role right now, but those are the dices. I wouldn't be shocked to see him be put on waivers in a week or two and get subsequently claimed back by the Coyotes. I don't think he's another waiver gem in the ilk of Ryan Stanton/Dale Weise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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