McMillan was a healthy scratch for the first two games with the Canucks, but will make his debut tonight in New York. McMillan will replace Zack Kassian in the lineup—McMillan has one goal and two assists in 50 games.
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McMillan, 24, was the 85th overall pick in 2008. He is from nearby Richmond, British Columbia, which is just 30 minutes from Vancouver. He had three points (1G / 2A) in 50 games with the Coyotes this season. He has 35 points (14G / 21A) in 163 career NHL games.
McMillan has just one goal and two assists to go along with a minus-18 rating in 50 games this season. Claiming Mark Arcobello off of waivers meant the Coyotes needed to clear a roster spot.
McMillan, 24, has one goal and two assist in 38 games with Arizona this season. If he clears waivers, he will be assigned to Portland (AHL).
McMillan has 11 goals and 16 assists in 46 games with Portland this season. He has yet to suit up in a game with the Coyotes but has tallied 11 goals and 15 assists in 91 career NHL games with the Anaheim Ducks.
McMillan has one assist in six games with the Ducks this season. He also totaled 13 points in 41 games in the AHL.
McMillan makes his season debut on the fourth line. He scored two points in four games last year.
Last year, McMillan scored a goal and an assist through four games. Look for him to fill in on a bottom line during this stint.
McMillan has four assists through 25 games and will need to work on his game at the AHL level.
McMillan was sent down to regain confidence but will get another look under his new head coach. He has three assists in 23 games.
After playing a solid role on the second line last season, McMillan was demoted to the fourth line for most of the season. He will use his time in Syracuse to regain some confidence.
After playing a solid role on the second line last season, McMillan was demoted to the fourth line for most of the season. He will use his time in Syracuse to regain some confidence.
McMillan should get the first crack at the second line with Blake sidelined. Last season, he played in a scoring role quite frequently and scored 10 goals with 11 assists.