Confirmed with Link: Austin Watson joins Red Wings for training camp PTO

[Henkka]

Austin Watson signs PTO with Red Wings | TSN

Veteran forward Austin Watson has signed a professional tryout with the Detroit Red Wings ahead of September's training camp, his agency WD Sports & Entertainment announced on Wednesday.

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Surprisingly another Ann Arbor, Michigan native.

Played with Motte (and Glendening) at Tampa 4th line at last season.

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[SirKillalot]

I don't get why, there is absolutely no need for him as its tight enough like it is with those fighting for spots now.

 

[jkutswings]

Yzerman needed a target. He told MBN, "Beat this guy in a fight and you're on the team."

 

[Euro Twins]

Who?

 

[Snuggs]

Thought he might join the team last year.

If anyone wants someone on the roster that'll actually fight for his team-mates. This is it. Not a great fighter but long-lanky and willing.

Imo, he will make the team over a 3rd goalie for fighting, alone. Just my opinion.

We walk into somewhere like Ottawa, maybe even NYR, etc, this guy should be dressed.

 

[The Real Pastafarian]

I don't mind this at all. We don't want any of the young guys that might make the roster to play 4th line anyway.

Watson-Veleno-Fischer would be pretty solid.

 

[Winger98]

Thought he might join the team last year.

If anyone wants someone on the roster that'll actually fight for his team-mates. This is it. Not a great fighter but long-lanky and willing.

Imo, he will make the team over a 3rd goalie for fighting, alone. Just my opinion.

We walk into somewhere like Ottawa, maybe even NYR, etc, this guy should be dressed.

With Ottawa and Nashville he also took pretty regular PK shifts. Seeing Clutterbuck still out there kinda wish we could bring him in, too.

 

[The Real Pastafarian]

With Ottawa and Nashville he also took pretty regular PK shifts. Seeing Clutterbuck still out there kinda wish we could bring him in, too.

OK, that's gross.

First Kane, now Clusterf*ck. Let's see of Claude Lemieux wants to come back too. Actually, that one isn't a bad idea as it might make negotiations with Seider easier.

 

[DoMakc]

Somebody needs to be 13th forward

 

[jaster]

Berggren replacement.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I don't mind this at all. We don't want any of the young guys that might make the roster to play 4th line anyway.

Watson-Veleno-Fischer would be pretty solid.

I hate all of this.

 

[Ezekial]

Nothing more than a training camp warm body

 

[SirloinUB]

He would definitely add some snarl to the bottom 6. Ideally we could stash him down in GR to add some organizational depth and a bit of a mean streak.

 

[Geezer WC]

Could of just kept Kostin but ok.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Could of just kept Kostin but ok.

Kostin was costin too much tho. Plus I don't think Watson makes it.

 

[lilidk]

Glad it's not another goalie

 

[lilidk]

Yzerman is in the video.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Once again, a favor to the agent and player. Not much more.

 

[stillwater]

Anger triggered by a PTO is absurd.

 

[Konnan511]

I used to sign bums to PTOs in Eastside Hockey manager to make sure I had enough people at camp too.

 

[ShanahanMan]

Really starting to question some of these Stevie Y moves.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Really starting to question some of these Stevie Y moves.

Would you rather he brought in Chelios's kids?

It's a PTO for training camp. It's not like he's gonna put him with Larkin all season.

 

[ShanahanMan]

Would you rather he brought in Chelios's kids?

It's a PTO for training camp. It's not like he's gonna put him with Larkin all season.

Okay, I'll bite. Let's say we sign him. Who sits?

 

[norrisnick]

Okay, I'll bite. Let's say we sign him. Who sits?

Watson, just like Kostin sat.

 

[Frk It]

Okay, I'll bite. Let's say we sign him. Who sits?

What % of players brought in for a PTO actually sign a deal?