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Dreakmur said:
Doesn’t the visiting team have to put their stick in first regardless of zone?
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I always thought it was the defensive zone but you could very well be right.
I'll watch for it tonight.
 
theleafsnation.com

Max Pacioretty’s agent explains how his client signed with Maple Leafs

During an episode of Agent Provocateur released on Saturday, Max Pacio...
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During an episode of Agent Provocateur released on Saturday, Max Pacioretty’s agent, Allan Walsh, went in-depth about how his client was able to get signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs and why he chose to continue his career in the Blue and White.

Walsh confirmed that the PTO Pacioretty signed was not considered as such by both parties because they had agreed to the principle of the permanent contract weeks before it became official.

“We started talking with Toronto probably around the middle of July and by very early August, there was a level of interest by Toronto where it looked very much like there was a really good fit here,” Walsh said. “Max went into Toronto very quietly. He met with [Craig Berube], and he met with Brad, and he met with the Leaf doctors who spent considerable time with him, their strength and performance people. Max went on the ice and skated with them and they asked him to do specific things. Whatever was asked of him he was happy to do. At the end of this two-day process of talking, meeting doctors, strength coaches, performance people, and actually being out on the ice, we came up together with the framework of a deal. That deal was done since the beginning of August.”

He later added that the structure of the bonuses was taken care of by the assistant GM Brandon Pridham and they were not finalized until the end of training camp.

All of this information is consistent with what Brad Treliving told the media back at the start of camp when he said that he expected Pacioretty to be signing with the Leafs. It confirms that his PTO was never meant to be considered as such despite some fans wondering if his would actually be turned into a proper contract.

Walsh was asked by co-host Adam Wylde about what made Pacioretty interested in coming to Toronto, especially given he had spent most of his career with their forever rivals the Montreal Canadiens. Walsh noted that it came down to proximity to his family living in Detroit and a chance at winning the Stanley Cup.

“It’s very well documented that he’s an incredible family guy. He’s got five kids and it’s an incredibly close family. Incredibly close-knit family,” he said. “The proximity of Toronto to Detroit was obviously an important factor given how connected he is to his family. But for him, it was all about winning.”
 
Was all for signing Lorentz, and very happy with the player and the person we got so far.

Wasn’t enthused with signing Pacioretty and still not loving it thus far.

Hoping to happily eat crow on him, but I’m just not getting the feels from the guy yet.

He’s missed a butt load of hockey the past 2 season so hopefully he starts feeling it and he’s able to bring more than what we’ve seen thus far.
 
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Pacioretty turned out to be a great signing eh Brad.

Way to promise him a contract before even seeing him practice with the team. Another vet with amazing leadership skills. Useless as all hell when it comes to actually playing hockey though.

As hard as it is to believe this signing makes even less sense now that when it was first reported.

And it didn't make any sense at all when it was announced. The team said they were signing Pacioretty. But all I heard was they were wasting a million dollars and a roster spot.

Like I'm sure Pacioretty is a nice guy.

Too bad character doesn't win hockey games. The Leafs need to stop signing all these old men who have nothing to offer but veteran leadership. Look for younger guys with a mean streak who have at least replacement level skill.

I don't care if he's the biggest prick in the world so long as he can put the puck in the net.
 
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Not saying this would happen, but could anyone else see them waiving him?
I truly think the other depth options have outplayed him to this point.
 
If the Habs don't feel compelled into signing their former captain then why should the leafs?
 
TMLBlueandWhite said:
Pacioretty turned out to be a great signing eh Brad.

Way to promise him a contract before even seeing him practice with the team. Another vet with amazing leadership skills. Useless as all hell when it comes to actually playing hockey though.

As hard as it is to believe this signing makes even less sense now that when it was first reported.

And it didn't make any sense at all when it was announced. The team said they were signing Pacioretty. But all I heard was they were wasting a million dollars and a roster spot.

Like I'm sure Pacioretty is a nice guy.

Too bad character doesn't win hockey games. The Leafs need to stop signing all these old men who have nothing to offer but veteran leadership. Look for younger guys with a mean streak who have at least replacement level skill.

I don't care if he's the biggest prick in the world so long as he can put the puck in the net.
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We can’t sign those tough young skilled players because Dubas squandered the teams future on the core 4.
 
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TMLBlueandWhite said:
...Look for younger guys with a mean streak who have at least replacement level skill.

I don't care if he's the biggest prick in the world so long as he can put the puck in the net.
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Young guys with a mean streak that can put the puck in the net are the goal of every NHL team but we are likely to get outbid for these rare desirables when we have a Dollar Store budget. If you want players like that at a low price you have to draft them. They are likely more to be uncovered by the teams that have acquired our high draft picks. Hence, "Plan B" as laid out by our greedy core and inept spendthrift management.
 
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torontosun.com

Maple Leafs veteran Max Pacioretty has become a hit with his new club

The 35-year-old Max Pacioretty has added a dose of physicality to the Maple Leafs.
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“Maybe when I’m playing against some top-six guys, they don’t expect guys in the top six to be that physical,” Pacioretty said. “It’s something that — not to sound cocky — I’ve been good at, but it’s hard to do. It’s really hard to play like that and then play offensive and make plays.

“I’m trying to find a balance. Not to say that I want to be less physical, but I have to find ways to extend plays because of it.”

Pacioretty has two goals and four assists through his first 11 games with the Maple Leafs after he signed a one-year contract at the end of the pre-season.
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In short, Pacioretty is doing what Craig Berube wants as the coach goes about changing the Leafs’ style.

“I think it rubs off on the whole team,” Berube said. “It’s an important part of our game, being physical. He is doing a great job of it.”
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