The Montreal Canadiens drafted Michael McCarron in the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft. He was a hulking winger for the United States National Under-18 Program at the time. McCarron scored 16 goals and 37 points in 59 games for them that year and had a strong showing at the World Under 18 Championships for the Americans as well with five points in seven games.
After being drafted by the Canadiens, McCarron, who had previously committed to play NCAA Hockey in the States, left America and signed with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.