Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Pacioretty and Lorentz - 1 year deals

[Dreakmur]

Stick down first in the defensive end is a disadvantage as well.

Doesn’t the visiting team have to put their stick in first regardless of zone?

 

[ACC1224]

Doesn’t the visiting team have to put their stick in first regardless of zone?

I always thought it was the defensive zone but you could very well be right.
I'll watch for it tonight.

 

[Dreakmur]

I always thought it was the defensive zone but you could very well be right.
I'll watch for it tonight.

It looks like you are correct.

For faceoffs at center ice, the visiting center must place their stick first. For all other faceoffs, the team closer to their own net must place stick first.

 

[ACC1224]

It looks like you are correct.

For faceoffs at center ice, the visiting center must place their stick first. For all other faceoffs, the team closer to their own net must place stick first.

There's something you don't see every day!

 

[hockeywiz542]

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.”

 

[LeafSteel]

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.

 

[TMLBlueandWhite]

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.

 

[The Shadow]

Isn’t this a no risk situation? He can be buried on waivers and removed off the cap. Give it 10 games to judge and see what he can contribute

 

[trellaine201]

Why did the Leafs sign him if there not playing him. Bizarre. A TO thing I guess.

 

[jaric1862]

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.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Isn’t this a no risk situation? He can be buried on waivers and removed off the cap. Give it 10 games to judge and see what he can contribute

He could be buried this year, but if he hits 10 games, he hurts our cap next year.

 

[sxvnert]

If the Habs don't feel compelled into signing their former captain then why should the leafs?

 

[BlueAzN]

Pacioretty. has been a pretty good signing overall. Solid player

 

[Maple Leaf]

If the Habs don't feel compelled into signing their former captain then why should the leafs?

because leafs used up their cap and are desperate to fill their ranks

 

[Its not your fault]

He could be buried this year, but if he hits 10 games, he hurts our cap next year.

Which should be around league game 20- 24 so lots of time

 

[ACC1224]

Just like to say again that these two were great signings.

 

[SprDaVE]

I expected Pacioretty to be a good signing. If he can stay healthy he'll be a pretty good player. And he's been fairly physical and feisty.

I never expected Lorentz to be this solid. Very impressed.

 

[Stephen]

Both have been great so far.

 

[Dough72]

Berube has turned him and OEL into tough guys

 

[LeafEgo]

Berube has turned him and OEL into tough guys

OEL has been ruthless, I guess he's super pissed about winning the cup.

 

[francis246]

Berube has turned him and OEL into tough guys

OEL has been like this, Berube didn’t have to do anything. Pacioretty has always been a solid checker, played that way in Vegas before the injuries

 

[Its not your fault]

OEL has been like this, Berube didn’t have to do anything. Pacioretty has always been a solid checker, played that way in Vegas before the injuries

I wonder how he could have missed him playing for Montreal.

 

[Racer88]

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.

We can’t sign those tough young skilled players because Dubas squandered the teams future on the core 4.

 

[Gilmour1996]

...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.

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.