MICHAEL FERLAND - Right Winger - 27 - $3.50MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2023-2024
LAST UPDATED 7/25/19
While Ferland was brought to the NHL to most likely just be a grit & grind, sandpaper-like player for the Flames, he proved to be so much more than that once given an offensive opportunity, and played that opportunity into a decently lucrative contract with the Vancouver Canucks. First, I'll tell you what Ferland isn't. Ferland is not an offensive play driver by himself. He is not an offensive dynamo. He is simply a triggerman, using his ability to create space with his physicality and his above-average shot to convert shots into goals at a ~14% rate, which is much higher than the league average. He's an asset in front of the net or as a shooter on the power play, but he should not be the guy with the puck on his stick that his teammates are relying on to create offense. Ferland can also fit as a grinder in a bottom-6 role, so in case his hot streak as a shooter comes to an end, he can still fit in Vancouver's bottom-6 like a glove. His defensive game is uneven, as he sometimes sacrifices sound defensive decision-making in order to make the most bruising play possible. There's value in that, and he's not one to shy away from fighting a board battle or blocking a shot, but confusing him for a legit penalty killer would be a mistake. Ferland has value as a middle-6 power forward, and with good linemates and a coach who can utilize his skills correctly, Ferland should be good for 20 goals and 40 points.
While Ferland was brought to the NHL to most likely just be a grit & grind, sandpaper-like player for the Flames, he proved to be so much more than that once given an offensive opportunity, and played that opportunity into a decently lucrative contract with the Vancouver Canucks. First, I'll tell you what Ferland isn't. Ferland is not an offensive play driver by himself. He is not an offensive dynamo. He is simply a triggerman, using his ability to create space with his physicality and his above-average shot to convert shots into goals at a ~14% rate, which is much higher than the league average. He's an asset in front of the net or as a shooter on the power play, but he should not be the guy with the puck on his stick that his teammates are relying on to create offense. Ferland can also fit as a grinder in a bottom-6 role, so in case his hot streak as a shooter comes to an end, he can still fit in Vancouver's bottom-6 like a glove. His defensive game is uneven, as he sometimes sacrifices sound defensive decision-making in order to make the most bruising play possible. There's value in that, and he's not one to shy away from fighting a board battle or blocking a shot, but confusing him for a legit penalty killer would be a mistake. Ferland has value as a middle-6 power forward, and with good linemates and a coach who can utilize his skills correctly, Ferland should be good for 20 goals and 40 points.
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