Brock McGinn, drafted 47th overall in the second round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, had lofty expectations going into the 2019-2020. He filed for arbitration earning himself a two year, $2.1 Million dollar contract and a chance to prove that he can fill a top six forward role as he continues to grow.
After basically single-handedly ensuring a win at the Capital One Center last season against the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals and being a core part of the offense that swept the New York Islanders, Brock McGinn felt that he was ready for the next step in his NHL Career and that he deserved more minutes.