Player Discussion Charlie McAvoy VI re-signed, 8 yrs @ 9.5 aav

[Flannelman]

I recall being a bit let down they didn’t select Dante Fabbro at the time. So glad to be able to witness his body of work, his progression and now clearly his dominance here in these playoffs. Such a stud.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

what he's doing right now is even more impressive when you consider that their D past McAvoy and Gryz is really banged up and not particularly impressive.

 

[ODAAT]

watching this kids game grow has been an absolute pleasure to watch, that`s all I have to say

 

[13Hockey]

Last year McAvoy was 10th in the Norris voting

This year he should be top 5 in the Norris voting

And he should be a Norris winner within the next 3 years

 

[Wiggleboom]

I still remember watching him in that Ottawa series and thinking “is it possible this kid can be this good already?” He was unpolished but you could see the massive potential.

 

[DKH]

Shawn Thornton was a very good fighter but he never once to my memory delivered a hit like he did on Tom Wilson

oh and the hit on the heat seeking machine Josh Anderson in 2019 playoffs ruined Anderson

McAvoy isn’t a fighter but he’s a hitter

At his age and what he does I’m not trading him for any defenseman - nice pick Bruins post Keith Gretzky scouting staff

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I teared up for a second during his meetup with Chara. Chara went to do the handshake to hug thing. McAvoy just straight hugged him.

Can’t believe I got sentimental. I better go chug a beer and buy a pickup truck or other manly things.

 

[Bruins4Lifer]

Shawn Thornton was a very good fighter but he never once to my memory delivered a hit like he did on Tom Wilson

oh and the hit on the heat seeking machine Josh Anderson in 2019 playoffs ruined Anderson

McAvoy isn’t a fighter but he’s a hitter

At his age and what he does I’m not trading him for any defenseman - nice pick Bruins post Keith Gretzky scouting staff

Don't forget that hit on Staal in the playoffs last year. I think that's his best one.

McAvoy is the perfect defensemen for the modern NHL. Great skater, can play against any type of forward big or small, more physical than almost all no. 1 dmen. Just a great all-around game.

 

[VanIsle]

McAvoy is turning into an elite all around d man.

Hedman has it for now but he is 30.
Maker is a point putter upper like Karlsson was.

Those 2 I would guess would be the others in the top 3 Norris votes.

I would be surprised if he doesn't win a Norris or 3 in the future.

 

[ODAAT]

McAvoy is turning into an elite all around d man.

Hedman has it for now but he is 30.
Maker is a point putter upper like Karlsson was.

Those 2 I would guess would be the others in the top 3 Norris votes.

I would be surprised if he doesn't win a Norris or 3 in the future.

agreed, while Hedman was putting up more pts than Charlie early in his career, you could still expose Hedman in his own zone, he was prone to making young mistakes much like Charlie can be at times but much less so these days. The trajectory of Charlie looks like Hedman although I`m not so sure CM will be as productive offensively solely because of the style of system the B`s play but man is he a pleasure to watch

 

[Gee Wally]

He looks like the franchise defenseman you hoped he would become in this series. No qualms with committing big money to him long term - this is our guy and he just keeps getting better. It's exciting to watch. Amazing that he's only 23.

its crazy when you consider his peak years should start in about 3 yearsfrom now.

 

[Dr Hook]

McAvoy is turning into an elite all around d man.

Hedman has it for now but he is 30.
Maker is a point putter upper like Karlsson was.

Those 2 I would guess would be the others in the top 3 Norris votes.

I would be surprised if he doesn't win a Norris or 3 in the future.

Don't forget about The latest greatest one, Adam Fox. Yes, THE Adam Fox.

 

[CDJ]

I was stunned he made it to us in his draft year. He’s turned into everything we could have hoped for and then some

 

[FrankerC]

I don't mind if McAvoy never puts up insane offensive numbers just as long as he stays consistent in being one of the top all-around defenseman.

I remember the obsession on these boards over a "puck-moving-defenseman" and really think it started over the fantasy of having an Erik Karlsson. I'd rather McAvoy playstyle over EK any day.

 

[CDJ]

Also that hit on Wilson set the tone for the game last night

 

[VanIsle]

I am not going to lie, I wanted them to take Chychrun at the time. I can guarantee a few others did as well.

I am glad they didn't but he didn't turn out too bad either.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I am not going to lie, I wanted them to take Chychrun at the time. I can guarantee a few others did as well.

I am glad they didn't but he didn't turn out too bad either.

same, my rank was chychrun, werenski, chuck

didn't turn out that way and Im glad Im not gm.

 

[veganbruin]

I recall being a bit let down they didn’t select Dante Fabbro at the time. So glad to be able to witness his body of work, his progression and now clearly his dominance here in these playoffs. Such a stud.

I badly wanted Chychryn. Thought he was the one. Glad I was wrong. Chychryn still a great pick tho.

 

[veganbruin]

I am not going to lie, I wanted them to take Chychrun at the time. I can guarantee a few others did as well.

I am glad they didn't but he didn't turn out too bad either.

Same. Chychryn is still pretty sick, but Chucky we’re talking like top 5 dman in the league.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Same. Chychryn is still pretty sick, but Chucky we’re talking like top 5 dman in the league.

There’s not a single other defenseman in the NHL I would want out there over McAvoy. I really do believe him to be the best three-zone defenseman in the NHL. No one has his transitional skills, density, physicality, edge or finesse all in one package. He really is a rare breed.

 

[Wiggleboom]

Is like McAvoy to go to the Patrice Bergeron school of off-season training and develop a high-end shot (accuracy, speed and release). It’s really the only thing missing from his impressive skill set.

 

[veganbruin]

There’s not a single other defenseman in the NHL I would want out there over McAvoy. I really do believe him to be the best three-zone defenseman in the NHL. No one has his transitional skills, density, physicality, edge or finesse all in one package. He really is a rare breed.

Hedman is pretty good too. But I foresee that torch passed this offseason honestly.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Don't forget about The latest greatest one, Adam Fox. Yes, THE Adam Fox.

What's his favorite color?

Where did he go to high school?

What did he eat for breakfast?

The public wants to know these things.

 

[McGarnagle]

Remember how awful it was when we lost game 82 to the Senators to miss the playoffs as Rask had the shits and Gustavsson got blown out?

I just realized this morning that if we did win that game and got to the playoffs, Charlie McAvoy would probably be a Detroit Red Wing or Arizona Coyote right now. In the end, things worked out for the best.

 

[Dr Hook]

What's his favorite color?

Where did he go to high school?

What did he eat for breakfast?

The public wants to know these things.

I bet Pierre could tell us that and a whole lot more