Quoting: Eddy
No, McCann is fine. He is an average middle 6 forward. Doesn`t really bring any gamebreaking elements. He is expendable because there are plenty of forwards in the league like him. His contract is fine. It isn`t a "steal" but it also isn`t dragging the team down. I think moving him in this deal makes the team better. I don`t care if he is 20, 24, 28 or 37. This team is all in the next two years. Anything else does not matter.
I think u are mistaken.lol. Back to back 35 point seasons. 19 goals and 35 points in 18-19. And 14 goals and 35 last in a shortened season and had a big slump at the end of the year. And he was playing out of position. He was playing Center and He’s a natural winger. A scorer. He shouldn’t be a Center, having to worry about carrying a line and setting up his line mates. He should do what he does best. And just snipe, put the puck in the net. And he’s a good two-way player too.
Played in the NHL since he was 19 years old. Won a roster spot at 19 and never looked back. I bet every team wishes their 22nd overall pick takes a roster spot at 19 years old!!
And he’s been moved around everywhere. Where ever the Pens are weak. From 3C, to top 6 LW, to 3rd line LW, to 2C when Sid or Geno miss time. Young players (actually most athletes) need consistency and a routine. Usually only veterans are good at getting moved around like that. A utility type player.
But he still played well wherever we were weak and needed him. JR and Sully both said, he’s sticking on the LW this year where he belongs(let’s see if they stick to it). And he’s gonna get that consistency night to night that young players need. If there are 65 games or more, and he doesn’t get moved around a bunch, I’d bet my house he scores 20 plus goals. Again, he’s only 24 years old. Whether u think so or not, that’s a big deal, to have 5 years experience and play-off experience at just 24 years old. And there will still be potential there, if he has a 20 plus goal season this year. Like I said, he had 19 goals in 18-19 and 35 points. And Back to back 35 point seasons. And watch him play, he always stands out. Great shot, good skater, fast, good defense too.