Love his speed as well, there isn't a lot of power-forwards in the league who can skate with Duchene as well as he can either.
Hes no where near as fast as Duchene, but you are not going to find someone who is 6'1 210lbs who is even close most of the time. I think he could have been in better shape to start the season as well.
Maybe his conditioning wasn't up to it's normal level, but his game in game out effort level is where it's always been. I just think the lockout dragging on, and him being young contributed to him being a little less fit.
Interesting stat... Hes tied for fourth on the team (With Stastny) in take-aways as well with 13. Hes also tied with Mitchell for 2nd on the team among forwards in hits (45).
McGinn is a rare fit with Duchene as a power-forward because of his speed. I personally don't think there is a better fit out there when it comes to needing a physical presence next to Duchene.
I'd always kind of wondered if he would work there because of his skating ability as well. Hes a complimentary winger on that line in all the ways hes needed to be. Love his game...
Not sure where to post this, so I'll put it in this thread since it relates to Jamie McGinn. I made a couple avatars from his goal celebration tonight, and I thought I'd share them in case one of you guys wants to use one:
They look pretty big and a bit pixelated here, but when you save the file and upload it as your avatar they shrink down and look pretty good imo. Feel free to pick one and use it if you like it!
I'll use one of them since I've probably been his biggest homer since the trade. My fiance's last name is McGinn and shes a Deadthings fan from Michigan, it's making it even more worth it for me to buy a McGinn Avs jersey. =)