Michael McCarron

Michael McCarron

29-Year-Old CenterC
Nashville Predators
2024 Fantasy Outlook
McCarron topped the 20-point mark for the first time in his career in 2023-24, earning 12 goals, 10 assists, 142 hits and 100 PIM over 70 regular-season contests in a fourth-line role. The forward, now 29 years old, is a bit of a late bloomer, but expecting much more than 20 points a year from him won't go well for fantasy managers. He shot 12.8 percent last season, just the second time he's been over 10 percent in a campaign, so there's likely some regression on the way. McCarron probably won't have to battle for a spot in the lineup, but his productivity will limit his fantasy value to formats that reward his rough play. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract extension with the Predators in February of 2024.
Taken off injured reserve
CNashville Predators
December 5, 2024
McCarron (upper body) was removed from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Montreal, per the NHL media site.
ANALYSIS
McCarron looks poised to step into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 20 versus the Kraken, a stretch of six games on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. The 29-year-old forward has notched two goals, two assists and 35 hits while averaging 12:24 of ice time in 18 contests. Mark Jankowski could find himself relegated to the press box since McCarron is now healthy.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:39
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:14
 
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10:33
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1:19
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1:21
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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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Upgraded to day-to-day
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
December 3, 2024
McCarron (upper body) is considered day-to-day and could be an option during the Preds' three-game road trip, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports Tuesday.
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On injured reserve
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 27, 2024
McCarron (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
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Remains out Monday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 25, 2024
McCarron (upper body) is unavailable Monday versus New Jersey, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
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Unavailable Saturday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 23, 2024
McCarron (upper body) won't play Saturday against Winnipeg.
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Hands out assist in win
CNashville Predators
November 17, 2024
McCarron notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.
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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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