Ottawa Senators Mid-Term Grades – The Forwards

Clarke MacArthur

Dec 19, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Clarke MacArthur (16) tries to get past Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbransen (44) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Expectations:  The player signed the day Alfredsson left town came to Ottawa amid mixed expectations.  The former Leaf and Sabre bounced around the lineup from first to fourth line and wasn’t given much of a chance to display his wares.  He came in expecting to compete for a top 6 role and eat up minutes.

In The First Half:  MacArthur might just be the best all-around performer of the first half.   No matter what line he played on, he made an impact and he impressed with his dependability in all situations.  He went through a couple of lengthy scoring droughts, but his all-around game was impressive.

GRADE:  A

Potential For Improvement:  He is on pace for a career high in goals and could approach his career high of 62 points with a consistent 2nd half.