TDL thoughts

I don’t think McBain is ready to step in. I could maybe see him getting some throwaway games near the end, but he’s not getting playoff time.

Agreed. But I really wonder how much they want to sign him. I’m not sure what they can give as a signing bonus but it’s really difficult to see him signing unless he’s guaranteed some NHL time.

I think he's more ready than anyone else in MN's prospect pool. He just needs to roughly as good as replace Bjugstad/Dewar/Rask to get into the lineup. Not a huge hurdle to get over.

Put him with Boldy/Fiala and see if he is a better fit than Freddy G. Keep Sturm/Duhaime together, and Freddy G is a more natural fit with that line anyways.

I don’t think I’ve ever agreed with you more….

Yeah hard to say. I personally don’t think they’d promise him games, but I could be wrong. I def think he’s a player you want in the organization and his contract situation is unique where maybe they adjust the usual “everyone has to earn a spot” philosophy. I don’t see it, but I’m not very familiar with how these types of situations usually play out.



Yeah I think he just needs to start getting some games again. He hasn’t played in over a month and doesn’t seem slotted to see much Olympic time. If we’re trying to sign him right after that wraps up, then I think he needs Iowa games. That can be his earn it moment. December games against UConn are a lot different than February/March games against the Jets.

Before anything else, he just needs to consistently be playing hockey.