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I have to agree that it's McAvoy. To do what he did at the end of last year (playoffs) is crazy. A rookie making a debut in the most intense games and not looking out of place (plus being offensively productive) takes a special kind of player. His head is on straight too by the sound of his interviews. I don't think you can really compare him to Chara in the way that he is much more offensively gifted, but perhaps not as much a special "Shutdown Guy" that Z was/Is. Carlo might be more of a potential comparison to Chara because of his size. But honestly, no one in the league is as tough as Zdeno.
I have to admit I was not completely sold on Bjork (as you know ON3M4N), but I have been pleasantly surprised and playing with Marchy/Bergy could be a close second to McAvoy!! However, playing with those 2 is a huge bonus for anyone!!! I still think Heinen is "heady" enough to play with those 2 and do well too, but it seems they're so far giving the opportunity to Bjork.
DeBrusk I am quickly becoming a big fan of. Brings a 3 zone game and plays physical. He WILL become a fan favourite once he makes it to the show! Just not sure yet if it will be to start this season. He's only 20 and I think another year might be good for him playing big minutes in Providence and playing maybe both special teams to help him excel as a complete player? I think we need to see Bels and Frankie get another shot at 2, 3 LW.
JFK has shown he has what it takes too. I'm just not sure he makes it while Spooner is in the lineup. No sense putting the kid on the 4th line either.
On another note, was good to see Subban have a good game last night. Looked pretty solid!!
Honestly, I'm looking forward to following the Baby B's this year too! Whoever doesn't make the big squad is just going to boost an already really good team down there. Only question mark might be coach Leach (now that Kevin Dean is up with Butch).
Let's Go Bruuuuuins!! Woooooooo!!