Rookie McCann making the most of his opportunity
Jan 9th, 2017 -
It was a disappointment for Jared McCann when he failed to make the team out of training camp, and although coaches were impressed with aspects of his game they felt it was best he hone his skills in the AHL. Well he played with that chip on his shoulder all year and produced 13 goals and 23 points in thirty AHL games before his opportunity came. With team captain and first line center Henrik Sedin out due to injury the Canucks needed a top six center with skills and McCann got the call. He hasn't wasted the opportunity, still carrying himself with that chip on his shoulder and playing every game to prove he always belonged here. In his first nine games with the big club McCann has 4 goals and 2 assists and has played a key role in the current 8 game winning streak as Vancouver climbs back towards the playoff race against all odds after a self-destructive season opening slide and serious injuries to three key forwards. Now with neither Henrik or Daniel Sedin or Justin Williams in the lineup they are on an absolute tear, led down the middle by youngsters Bo Horvat, Jared McCann and Cole Cassels.