Player Discussion Charlie McAvoy IV
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Colt.45Orr
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Bruins MVP and future Captain. I'd make him captain as soon as Bergeron retires (this summer) and have Marchy mentor him.
Dennis Bonvie
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Serious question:
Why do so many posters think McAvoy is a sure thing captain?
Why do so many posters think McAvoy is a sure thing captain?
SImpelton
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Because he's a warhorse, and because his unit has had the least issues with leadership. People praise the forwards but the strength of this all time great team is the defense. McAvoy's unit is the bedrock the rest of the team is built around and McAvoy is the leader of that unit.
McAvoy isn't a standout offensive player but he's the guy who neutralizes opposing top forwards and our differential suggests he does a great job. Offense is flashy but defense wins championships.
MarchysNoseKnows
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Dennis Bonvie
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That's just it.
I don't see the obvious I guess.
Great player, steps up when needed, but I don't see the leadership qualities on the ice. Maybe people that go to games sense it, see him on the bench or in warmups showing signs of it.
Even with Bergeron and Marchand on the team, a guy like Foligno can come in and assert himself into a leadership role. His leadership qualities are obvious to me. Just don't see it yet with Charlie.
The Storm
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"McAvoy isn't a standout offensive player"
He had 56 points in 78 games last year.
He racked up 52 points in 67 games this year after coming back from shoulder surgery.
It's laughable to say he is not a standout offensive player. He needs to improve his shot, that much is true.
Like Bergy Charlie will lead on the ice first with his performances and by example. I have no issue with Brad being named Captain but I think Bergy will be back next year
Dennis Bonvie
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Bergy is not human lol
Been watching a lot of the other games. Still looking for a dman that is doing what Charlie is doing shift after shift
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Colt.45Orr
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His play screams #1 leader and he seems to have a great personality so it just seems natural/obvious to me. But, I'll admit, I don't see behind the scenes things (besides Behind the B haha)
Dennis Bonvie
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Over the volcano
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Future captian. Just an absolute beast.
That said - they played him 30+ min last night and cant make a habit out of it.
That said - they played him 30+ min last night and cant make a habit out of it.
ODAAT
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felt last night was his weakest game but the kid has been playing , as you say, like a beast, he`ll be ready tomorrow
Totally disagree he was one of the best players on the ice last night. Not sure what we expect out of the kid game in game out. If only half the roster had his willingness to win.
He is the next captain without a doubt. This is his team going forward
Brass97
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I said this in another thread, but I'll say it here; that was a historically bad performance by McAvoy tonight. I would have to go back to the glory days of Dennis Wideman to remember a single worse performance in a playoff game by a Bruins player. It's not hyperbole, either. He was bad.
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