Michael McCarron

Michael McCarron

29-Year-Old CenterC
Nashville Predators
2023 Fantasy Outlook
McCarron received a one-year contract extension shortly after the 2022-23 season, so he'll again be around as organizational forward depth for the Predators. The 28-year-old managed four points and 75 hits in 32 NHL contests last season while primarily playing in a fourth-line role when the Predators' forward depth was tested. McCarron has never managed more than 14 points in a season, and his role is not likely to change much even if he makes the Opening Night roster, so he's not an option for fantasy managers. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract extension with the Predators in February of 2024.
Buries goal in win
CNashville Predators
April 4, 2024
McCarron scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blues.
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McCarron's third-period tally ended up being the game-winner. He has three goals and an assist over his last eight contests. McCarron has done well despite a bottom-six role this season, racking up 12 goals, 22 points, 83 shots on net, 134 hits, 52 blocked shots, 93 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 64 appearances.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:46
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:03
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:21
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
10:23
0:03
1:10
2022–23
10:33
0:03
1:19
2023–24
12:46
0:03
1:21
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Odd man out
CNashville Predators
December 10, 2022
With Cody Glass, who's been sidelined with an upper-body issue, returning to action Saturday against the Senators, McCarron will head to the press box as a healthy scratch, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
McCarron appeared in two straight contests with the Predators while Glass was sidelined, but his role will continue to be unpredictable when Nashville is dealing with a full complement of healthy forwards. McCarron's picked up two points through 15 games this season.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McCarron's entering his fourth professional season, but doesn't look anywhere near being NHL-ready. His prospect status has slowly receded since a nice rookie season when the 6-foot-6, 231-pound center showed the proper mix of physicality and playmaking. When he's at his best, McCarron is using his body along the boards to win puck battles, doling out meaningful checks and making life difficult for defensemen and goalies in the argy-bargy near the net. Since his outlier rookie season, the native of Grosse Point, Michigan has slipped into a more senseless style of physicality where his offense has declined and his penalty minutes have climbed. Furthermore, the organization opted to modify his playing style, from an offensively capable forward to one that primarily concentrates on the defensive side of things. He seems lost at this point and the Canadiens appear to be losing patience in him. He'll likely start the season at AHL Laval, provided he clears waivers.
McCarron had a rough start to his first season of pro hockey and was left off the U.S. World Junior team. The 6-foot-5 power forward improved over the second half, finishing with 34 points in 66 games for London of the Ontario Hockey League. The Canadiens are saying all the right things about their 2013 first-round draft pick, noting it was possible McCarron could take a step back in his first exposure to the pro-style schedule. It turns out McCarron was in need of better conditioning and nutrition. He's shed some body fat and added muscle this summer and is looking to change the first impressions he left.
McCarron, 18, was Montreal's first-round pick in the 2013 draft. He's expected to become the Canadiens' next big power forward. He's a good character guy who plays heavy and has potential to develop offensively. He enjoys the high-traffic areas and has good hands near the net. He passed up a college offer (Western Michigan) to sign a three-year deal with the Canadiens and is expected to spend most of his time with London of the OHL.
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Notches assist Saturday
CNashville Predators
March 31, 2024
McCarron registered an assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche.
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Finds twine Sunday
CNashville Predators
February 25, 2024
McCarron scored a goal on four shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
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Generates assist
CNashville Predators
February 24, 2024
McCarron notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
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Sees shot tipped in
CNashville Predators
February 20, 2024
McCarron notched an assist and six hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Secures two-year extension
CNashville Predators
February 16, 2024
McCarron inked a two-year, $1.8 million contract extension with Nashville on Friday.
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