Confirmed with Link: Pär Lindholm for Nic Petan

[Maukkis]

I think this was done as a favour to Petan and to potentially grease the wheels with KO more than choosing which player will eat popcorn in the pressbox.

I've always liked Petan: I hope he gets a chance in the Leafs system, but that remains to be seen.

It probably was, but we shouldn't put ourselves in situations where we have to do players favours like this. If they have talent, they should play.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

It probably was, but we shouldn't put ourselves in situations where we have to do players favours like this. If they have talent, they should play.

Sure: as a Petan fan, I agree. It wasn't happening though, so in this case, giving him an opportunity to play elsewhere rather than sit in the pressbox was probably worth it as a gesture of goodwill.

 

[Maukkis]

Sure: as a Petan fan, I agree. It wasn't happening though, so in this case, giving him an opportunity to play elsewhere rather than sit in the pressbox was probably worth is as a gesture of goodwill.

Also: if you want to have any luck attracting FAs in the future, moves like this are mandatory.

Either that, or give them a chance on the ice.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Either that, or give them a chance on the ice.

Agree, but that was on Maurice, not Chevy.

 

[Spirit of 67]

don't worry leivo could play in the nhl petan cant. not the same

Result is the same though.

 

[ffh]

Also: if you want to have any luck attracting FAs in the future, moves like this are mandatory.

Either that, or give them a chance on the ice.

you mean giving a player 110 games to prove himself is not enough.

 

[Jets 31]

I'll bet Par Lindholm is a scratch golfer though , so he's got that going for him .

 

[DannyGallivan]

Whether you're a Petan advocate or not, both sides have done it to death and there's nothing further anyone could possibly add to the conversation.

Prefer to chat more about Lindholm in this thread.

He hasn't missed a game for the Leafs, appearing in all 61. Left shooting centre, played 4th most minutes on the PK among Leaf's forwards.

Would appear he'd be immediately pencilled into the lineup. Has played more centre than wing, but I would doubt he plays centre with Hayes on the roster.

With so much opportunity, I'd expect better stats. If he makes our roster, we must be in serious injury trouble.

 

[DannyGallivan]

And Nathan Beaulieu scouting report comparables were Keith Yandle and Mike Green. What a steal by Chevy. Except a lot happens over the 5-6 from draft day. If every player became the draft day scouting report comparable there would be 31 all star teams in the NHL. Most don't come close.

Can't say it's a steal at this point. Sabre fans are giggling. I hope that you're right.

 

[DannyGallivan]

Wonder if Babcock had any input into the trade. Maybe he likes Petan.

Or just doesn't like Lindholm...

Maple Leafs’ fourth line improved by Par Lindholm trade - Sportsnet.ca

 

[ffh]

Or just doesn't like Lindholm...

Maple Leafs’ fourth line improved by Par Lindholm trade - Sportsnet.ca

this is so idiotic what sportsnet is saying. went over to the leaf boards and most of them don't like Lindholm because he cant score. but almost all agree he works hard and can kill penalties. what is wrong with that on the 4th line. petan is somehow going to go on 4th line there if he does get in and light it up playing with the goat.

 

[Channelcat]

I can't say he's ever caught my attention (Lindholm) . Guessing this will be his last kick at the can in the NHL. I just hope Petan is happy, and Im guessing he is.

 

[Arthur Fonzarelli]

I can't say he's ever caught my attention (Lindholm) . Guessing this will be his last kick at the can in the NHL. I just hope Petan is happy, and Im guessing he is.

Lindholm is in his first NHL year...

It's actually his first kick at the can.

 

[Channelcat]

Lindholm is in his first NHL year...

It's actually his first kick at the can.

Yes, I'm aware. First...and probably last

 

[Weezeric]

And so it begins...

 

[LucianoBorsato]

And so it begins...

WHAT A SHOCK

 

[DannyGallivan]

Lindholm is in his first NHL year...

It's actually his first kick at the can.

At age 27 - typically the physical and developmental peak of most athletes. In other words, what you see now may be the best you ever see from this player, so adjust expectations accordingly.

 

[ffh]

the great petan debate picked up and moved 1300 miles east and now is now in full rage on the leaf boards. all ready on page 25.

 

[TCsmyth]

Nic Petan is a talented player that didn't find a fit here.

In his first couple of years, his work ethic and attitude did not endear him to the organization. They have tried for the past 2 seasons to trade him, but there was little to no interest despite his draft pedigree (offers of 5th round picks), so they decided to keep him as talented depth. They gave him a chance yesterday to move on for a fresh start. Best of luck to the player

 

[Duke749]

And so it begins...

Babcock and Maurice have the same blond spot, for better or worse.

 

[sipowicz]

Or just doesn't like Lindholm...

Maple Leafs’ fourth line improved by Par Lindholm trade - Sportsnet.ca

Like this quote on Lindholm from the Leafs board the best:

"Lindholm for nothing would be a big upgrade!"

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Like this quote on Lindholm from the Leafs board the best:

"Lindholm for nothing would be a big upgrade!"

Well, one could argue that's exactly what they got...

 

[jetsforever]

"When I got told I was going to be traded, I was like '****, gonna end up on a bad team' but when he said Winnipeg I was just happy about that."

 

[JetsFan815]

TIL his name not pronounced as "Par" as in golf par, but as "Pair".

 

[Board Bard]

Babcock and Maurice have the same blond spot, for better or worse.

Ewww!