PTO: [TOR] F Max Pacioretty signs PTO with the Maple Leafs

[Unbiased Fan]

hmm wonder where Pac fits??

Matthews, Nylander, Marner, Tavares, Knies and Domi all locked into the top 9.

Kampf and likely Dewar (although could be a spare) locked into the 4th line line.

that leave Pacioretty, Jarnkrok, McMann, Holmberg, Robertson, and potentially Cowan and Minten competing for 3 top 9 roles and 1 (possibly 2) 4th line roles.

will be interesting to watch it play out through camp

This is assuming Reaves is likely the 13th forward played in situational games (although wouldn't be shocked if he got waived)

Knies-Mathews-Nylander
Patches-Tavares-Marner
McMann/Robertson-Domi-Jarnkrok
Holmberg-Kampf-Dewar

 

[Legion34]

I don’t see how Max and jani fit?

 

[hurdemz]

You gotta think theres a trade in the works. Leafs have an abundance of wingers.

 

[Ford Prefect]

I still associate this guy with the Habs so seeing him in a Leafs jersey will be weird. Reminds me of when Plekanec had a stint with Toronto.

Think of how they felt when Kaberle donned the CH...

 

[BlueDream]

hmm wonder where Pac fits??

Matthews, Nylander, Marner, Tavares, Knies and Domi all locked into the top 9.

Kampf and likely Dewar (although could be a spare) locked into the 4th line line.

that leave Pacioretty, Jarnkrok, McMann, Holmberg, Robertson, and potentially Cowan and Minten competing for 3 top 9 roles and 1 (possibly 2) 4th line roles.

will be interesting to watch it play out through camp

This is assuming Reaves is likely the 13th forward played in situational games (although wouldn't be shocked if he got waived)

You also have Lorentz as a PTO.

There’s no way Reaves is among the top 14 forwards, or at least he shouldn’t be.

 

[frederixx]

hmm wonder where Pac fits??

Unless they give him some PP time, I believe the best fit would be on the LTIR. Wish him all the best though

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

You also have Lorentz as a PTO.

There’s no way Reaves is among the top 14 forwards, or at least he shouldn’t be.

He’s not but he’ll dress for a few rivalry games (or vs physical teams ) . But yah not an effective player beyond that .

 

[FerrisRox]

I still associate this guy with the Habs so seeing him in a Leafs jersey will be weird. Reminds me of when Plekanec had a stint with Toronto.

I suspect it will be just as successful as Plekanec's tour as well.

 

[Smif]

Hmm a guy with a history of his production dropping in the playoffs. Fits like a glove with that forward group.

Can't be any worse than Jarnkrok in the playoffs

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Cancel the season, the Cup belongs to the Leafs

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Not really sure what Pacioretty offers the Leafs at this point. Suppose it doesn't hurt any though.

 

[ffh]

He must really hate the habs

 

[Nicko999]

Urggg, I like Patches so it sucks he signed with the Leafs.
He is a shell of a his former self but I wish him all the best. He got unnecessary hate on the Habs.

 

[Habs Halifax]

He must really hate the habs

Why?

This is about lack of cap space and Patch being forced to sign a low deal because of it. If he has 6 team options, I'm sure he stays away from the Leafs but then another part of me wonders... A one year deal on a offensive team will probably help him rebound.

This is his age 35/36 season pretty much (Nov Birthdate). Could be a very good signing for the Leafs for one year.

 

[FerrisRox]

Dreger is absolutely hilarious.

I guarantee you absolutely nobody in the Maple Leafs front office had even a moments concern about a Nick Robertson offer sheet!

Dreger is a clown.

 

[DitchMarner]

Knies Matthews Nylander
Robertson Tavares Marner
Pacioretty Domi Jarnkrok
McMann Kampf Holmberg
Reaves Dewar Lorentz

Of all the line combinations posted in this thread, I like this one the most.

I definitely don't want Kampf as the 3C. Hopefully Knies and Robertson can solidify themselves as top six players. Jankrok is pretty vanilla but solid enough for a third liner. I don't expect a ton offensively from Patches at this point (only four goals last year), but maybe he can score like 12 to 15 goals playing with Domi. He's a veteran with a big body. He can potentially be a useful addition to the bottom six. If he's not playing well, hopefully McMann can step up and be a dependable middle sixer.

 

[FerrisRox]

Radek Bonk out of retirement.

Bonk already suited up for the Habs.

 

[REALTALK81]

Knies Matthews Nylander
Robertson Tavares Marner
Pacioretty Domi Jarnkrok
McMann Kampf Holmberg
Reaves Dewar Lorentz

I would only move Holmberg for Dewar or Lorentz. Dewar and Lorentz are better defensively IMO.

 

[le_sean]

How fitting that a team that always folds in the playoffs is going to sign the biggest playoff folder of the last 15 years. The cherry on top is that he’ll also wear 67. Chefs kiss.

 

[Habs Halifax]

How fitting that a team that always folds in the playoffs is going to sign the biggest playoff folder of the last 15 years. The cherry on top is that he’ll also wear 67. Chefs kiss.

31 pts in his last 40 playoff games with 15 goals... since he left the Habs.

 

[AvroArrow]

Definitely not a Robidas island deal

 

[CDN24]

31 pts in his last 40 playoff games with 15 goals... since he left the Habs.

Was 27 in 30 going into that Semi Final against Mtl. 4 in 10 since. That red sweater caused flashbacks to his old ways

 

[Koivu11]

 

[HockeyVirus]

Always makes me laugh this time of year everyone comes out to a PTO and pretend this is their big add for the season and not a depth option. Going on 5 pages for a PTO, other teams get 1 or 2 comments.

 

[BallardEra]

He looked finished last season.

Only hope is maybe he needed more time to fully recover from the injury.

Time will tell.