No, not that McLaren. It's Frazer McLaren, the 6-4, 235 pound rookie who picked up 181 PIMs in 75 games in Worchester last season. Assuming he is being called up to go into the lineup, he will make his NHL debut against the Ducks. This could be a move to bring a big body with a little truculence into the lineup. I saw him next to Joe Thornton at the Teal & White game, and McLaren looked bigger to me. Not by a bunch, but definitely bigger. Even though the Ducks have traded Chris Pronger and lost Francois Beauchemin to free agency, the Ducks are still a physical team. Putting some players with size and a willingness to mix it up is probably a good idea.
Truculence is in reference to the Leafs GM Brian Burke saying that was a quality he wanted, which was picked up on fabulously by Down Goes Brown in several blog posts this past summer.
I won't be able to watch the game against the Ducks live as I will be at the San Jose Earthquakes match taking place at the same time. I know I won't be able to make it home without finding out who won as the drive is just too long and I will be too curious.
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