McCann has looked decent, but only in the last few games. I think the braintrust would like to see more scoring opportunities from the 3rd line and Griffith has a big edge in scoring and probably a slight drop in the defensive end. Griffith plays best with skilled talent, not playing with a group of guys that are an energy or checking line. He will get more than his share of games on the 3rd line to prove himself and will likely see PP time as he acclimates with his teammates. I am surprised that Sceviour was not moved to the off wing as he did well on Tro's line and has more experience. Griffith is accustomed to playing RW.
McCann has looked decent, but only in the last few games. I think the braintrust would like to see more scoring opportunities from the 3rd line and Griffith has a big edge in scoring and probably a slight drop in the defensive end. Griffith plays best with skilled talent, not playing with a group of guys that are an energy or checking line. He will get more than his share of games on the 3rd line to prove himself and will likely see PP time as he acclimates with his teammates. I am surprised that Sceviour was not moved to the off wing as he did well on Tro's line and has more experience. Griffith is accustomed to playing RW.
McCann may be sent down to garner some experience in the AHL which would not be a bad thing. IMO, I get the feeling the coaches are higher on Rau's 200' game than McCann + the fact he is better suited for 4th line play. Will get interesting when Nick returns as to how the chess pieces are set up.
The only reason they are even in contention is the goaltending and excellent defensive play. Hunt has fallen off a cliff lately and the physical play in the AHL may be part of the reason. He missed over a year of juniors with concussion issues and don't think other teams scouting aren't aware of that. They lay a body on him whenever possible.
The only reason they are even in contention is the goaltending and excellent defensive play. Hunt has fallen off a cliff lately and the physical play in the AHL may be part of the reason. He missed over a year of juniors with concussion issues and don't think other teams scouting aren't aware of that. They lay a body on him whenever possible.
So McCann is scratched in lieu of being sent down. I guess they don't need to move him until Nick returns, so they will keep him around just in case of injury in the next few games. On paper he should help Springfield, but much will depend on his attitude and how he takes the demotion. He had this rep prior to coming here that rubbed people the wrong way, so it's important that he accept it and look to gain the confidence and maturity so that he will be more prepared when the next injury call-up occurs.
The only reason they are even in contention is the goaltending and excellent defensive play. Hunt has fallen off a cliff lately and the physical play in the AHL may be part of the reason. He missed over a year of juniors with concussion issues and don't think other teams scouting aren't aware of that. They lay a body on him whenever possible.
So McCann is scratched in lieu of being sent down. I guess they don't need to move him until Nick returns, so they will keep him around just in case of injury in the next few games. On paper he should help Springfield, but much will depend on his attitude and how he takes the demotion. He had this rep prior to coming here that rubbed people the wrong way, so it's important that he accept it and look to gain the confidence and maturity so that he will be more prepared when the next injury call-up occurs.
I've watched a few games and he has received PP time and his timing seems off. Scored the 3 goals the first 5 games or so and haven't heard a peep since. Some of the last 8 games he never even got a shot off.
Where do you come up with the nonsense? Both guys have good straight ahead speed and the only criticism I hear is their lateral skating could use some work. McIlrath has had a few knee operations that probably limit his lateral mobility, but the guy has plenty of straight ahead speed.
I've watched a few games and he has received PP time and his timing seems off. Scored the 3 goals the first 5 games or so and haven't heard a peep since. Some of the last 8 games he never even got a shot off.
If he needs a good C, then maybe things will turn around. I believe Sutter is injured but don't know about Black. McCann will probably get some time at C once he is sent down but I don't see that till Nick is activated. Let's hope he gets some confidence going as right now it seems to be lacking.
We were talking about Dryden Hunt.McCann lacking confidence? Did you even watch recent games? The guy was thriving and got a really nice cycling game going. He and Malgin seemed to work out pretty well. You don't make plays like he has if you're lacking confidence. It might have been the case earlier in the season, but not now. However, being healthy stratch or demoted will change that pretty quickly. I've hardly ever seen a guy that would be ready to play in the NHL gaining confidence by getting demoted
Where do you come up with the nonsense? Both guys have good straight ahead speed and the only criticism I hear is their lateral skating could use some work. McIlrath has had a few knee operations that probably limit his lateral mobility, but the guy has plenty of straight ahead speed.
McCann will probably get some time at C once he is sent down but I don't see that till Nick is activated. Let's hope he gets some confidence going as right now it seems to be lacking.
We were talking about Dryden Hunt.
Just to clarify my thoughts on McCann. I also think he started slow but has improved greatly the last 3 or 4 games. It could be a mistake sending him down since it has been documented that he can cop an attitude and could cause him to get down on himself. Time will tell.McCann lacking confidence? Did you even watch recent games? The guy was thriving and got a really nice cycling game going. He and Malgin seemed to work out pretty well. You don't make plays like he has if you're lacking confidence. It might have been the case earlier in the season, but not now. However, being healthy stratch or demoted will change that pretty quickly. I've hardly ever seen a guy that would be ready to play in the NHL gaining confidence by getting demoted
And what posts were those?Wait...after your recent posts you wanna talk to me about nonsense?
McIlrath is a slower defense version of Tom Wilson. Nothing else. If you know what I mean. I appreciate the trade for McIlrath but you can't be serious about what you just posted
The only thing I inserted about McCann was that Hunt may need a good C and he could be the answer. The rest of the post was all about Hunt. It's not hard to figure out.Sorry, man. Maybe this is because I'm no English native but this to me doesn't sound too much like Hunt
And what posts were those?
Watch the game tonight and point out the turtle on the 3rd line to me.
