PTO: [ARI] Coyotes sign Alex Galchenyuk to PTO

[RABBIT]

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[J1mLahey]

Wonder if he turned down a forsure contract from the Leafs and it backfired into a PTO

 

[Ciao]

Arizona has cap space to pay him if they like him.

No sense signing a PTO with a team that can't pay more than league minimum.

 

[bobbythebrain]

2nd times a charm

 

[LeafChief]

I was really impressed with him last season. I hope he can find a place to play.

Still a lot of talent. Hopefully he has his head on straight. He showed that when he focuses and works hard, he's still got game. Best of luck to Galch!

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Definitely thought he would stay in Toronto but Toronto may have not been able to give him a deal because of the playoffs.

Guy was looking good and should be in the NHL

 

[inthe6ix]

Good luck in AZ, Gally.

Suzuki and Caufield will miss you.

 

[Brownies]

Obviously an NHL talent, glad he gets a chance.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

I got the sense that he liked his time in AZ, had a pretty nice house there. They lost some forwards so looks like an opportunity to go back.

 

[Freudian]

Boom!

 

[TopCheese]

Very impressed with him in Toronto. Was one of our hardest working players, physical and creative with the puck. Could be a good 2nd liner for them

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He played well with us for the most part but god damn that turnover lol

 

[rt]

2nd times a charm

The 1st time was a charm. He was really good despite playing 4th line 5v5 mins. Rick Tocchet didn't like him and only played him on the PP. I personally thought he deserved much better. It's been a long journey ever since for Galchenyuk, but his coaches in the Leafs organization were all highly complimentary about his dedication, work-ethic, and attitude. If he brings those to Arizona, he may find himself with all the 1st line and top PP minutes he could want. Could be a decent gamble on himself.

 

[Nizdizzle]

I liked him in the brief stint in TO. Kinda surprised he didn't re-sign with the Leafs after they took a flyer on him and put him in a decent position to rebound.

Maybe the media pressure here drove him away, can't imagine his social media DMs were very nice after the playoffs.

 

[Price is Wright]

I liked him in the brief stint in TO. Kinda surprised he didn't re-sign with the Leafs after they took a flyer on him and put him in a decent position to rebound.

Maybe the media pressure here drove him away, can't imagine his social media DMs were very nice after the playoffs.

Honestly thought it would be worse seeing as it was Toronto. Some folks held it against him but most just saw that you can't blame one guy on the entire series. Team has to win the game.

 

[Gurglesons]

It is weird that Gally went back to Arizona but as @rt points out Tocchet is no longer there.

 

[YotesFan47]

Lol

Now all we need is POJ and Domi and we're set! Domi can stay the f away from AZ, his father is a giant pain in the rear.

Gally seemed like a great dude and worked hard. I hope he earns a spot and becomes a 20/25 guy again.

 

[CraigsList]

#1 center material

 

[LeafChief]

Lol

Now all we need is POJ and Domi and we're set! Domi can stay the f away from AZ, his father is a giant pain in the rear.

Gally seemed like a great dude and worked hard. I hope he earns a spot and becomes a 20/25 guy again.

I'm familiar with Domi Sr and how much of a pain in the ass he is, but what did he do while Max was in Arizona?

I've read a bunch of people say that Tie is a pain in the ass as a hockey Dad and I believe it (I remember how terrible he was as a GTHL parent).

 

[rt]

Can we do Kessel (50%) to PIT for POJ?

 

[De Montreal]

The All Galchenyuk Trades

Kessel - Domi - Anderson
Dzingel - Galchenyuk - Zucker

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Hope he carves out a role. I'm rooting for him after how hard this whole forum wants to body him. Arguably did some of it to himself but sheesh, people stick up for criminals more than they do this guy.

 

[Fainting Couch]

Very impressed with him in Toronto. Especially that pass. Wonderful bit of Charlie Browness.

 

[ottomaddox]

Good bye.

"Thud!"

That the sound of me slamming the door of the Scotiabank Arena.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

Can we do Kessel (50%) to PIT for POJ?

With Sullivan still in Pittsburgh I’d wager Pittsburgh is not on his 8 team trade list.