Fans have already been penciling the Boston University sophomore into their ideal defensive rosters for the Boston Bruins already. You can’t blame them really. McAvoy had a fantastic tournament at the World Junior Showcase where he used his physical play to batter around other players.
McAvoy has also impressed many of the NHL scouts. They believe he’s a strong but agile skater who brings a solid physical presence to the game. While many of the scouts saw the upside in also saw some lingering liabilities. Here’s what one NHL scout said according to the Scouting Post.