Quoting: tryger
I had him in for Alt, but I'm worried about MacD's full game going forward and what the coach thinks of him. Your right he had a fine game, but with two defensemen down he played 12 minutes was really telling.
He had a lot more than a "fine game"
He improved his skating, he's a little faster this season, he's only gotten caught flat footed once or twice(so has Doughty), he's creating more chances offensively and joining the rushes at the right time, and he's incredible on the PK. He cleared the puck 4 times last night maybe 5 on the PK. Every time he has the puck he makes not just a good decision, but the right decision. He's great at breaking up plays and learned to pick his times right when hitting.
Stevens and Willie never saw what they had in MacDermid. McLellan does. Under Todd, MacDermid has seen more games, ice time, and PK time than he ever has before. That should show you what the coach is thinking.
MacDermid is starting to see more time little by little because he has improved A LOT. I suspect his ice time will start trending up to the 14-15 mark at some point this season.
I don't understand why you Kings fans don't give him credit. We're all watching the same games, right? Or are we not?