Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Oct. 12, 1993
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs | 93 kg
Drafted: 44 overall, 2012 round 2 (
BUF)
Reports
Nov. 17, 2023 (Updated Nov. 22, 2023)
Contract: $16,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $4,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
McCabe endured a tough start to the season before being injured and missing some time.
Since his return he has been a workhorse, averaging over 22:00 TOI
The majority of his ES ice time comes against top six forwards.
McCabe is best described as a 2-way / Defensive / Match-up 'D'
He's a solid skater who has some bite to his game.
There are moments in games he needs to pick his spots with his physicality and make sure he doesn't get caught running after contact. At his best when he keeps things simple.
Reliable compete.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 73 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 21 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 55 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 75 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -27 | 33 |
- Compete/Consistency: 88
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 65
- Penalty Kill: 85
- Power Play: 25
- Physicality: 86
- Puck Moving/Passing: 75
- Shot: 72
- Skating: 80
Sep. 27, 2023 (Updated Oct. 3, 2023)
Contract: $16,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $4,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Brings a physical / competitive element to the Leafs D-Core
Match-up / Middle pairing
Averaged 19:28 TOI with the Leafs after being acquired from Chicago in February 2023
Moves well - competes - produced more offense in Chicago than Toronto but his role is different with the Leafs
A 2-way / match-up defender who is tasked with making life miserable on opponents and not giving away any 'free' ice - On a team friendly contract
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 73 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 21 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 55 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 75 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -27 | 33 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 65
- Penalty Kill: 85
- Power Play: 25
- Physicality: 90
- Puck Moving/Passing: 75
- Shot: 72
- Skating: 80
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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