PTO: [TOR] F Steven Lorentz, Max Pacioretty, and Jon Gillies sign PTOs with the Maple Leafs; 21 others invited to camp

[Andy]

His skating was key. I'll be interested to see how the motor runs after a few really serious injuries into his mid 30s.

I really liked him in transition but I never really considered him a good static player ie) powerplay. It's the kind of player you wouldn't think would age well particularly given the mileage on his body, but let's see what happens.

Very accurate summary of Pacioretty's game, his current limitations, and the obstacles he will have to overcome to have success.

Even if he is a Leaf, I hope he bounces back. I have no idea if he will, but it wouldn't surprise me at all. At this point, it's all about his body keeping up, and Patches was a fitness freak.

 

[Fatass]

Very accurate summary of Pacioretty's game, his current limitations, and the obstacles he will have to overcome to have success.

Even if he is a Leaf, I hope he bounces back.

Patches will earn a roster spot.

 

[Rob Brown]

Dregger earns his paycheck by catering to the Leafs. Fatass earns his as a donkey model.
Robertson was not getting a contract offer from any other club or it would have happened already. Teams all have their own guys like him.

Yeah, clearly he wasn't given an offer sheet, but maybe it was floating around as a possibility. Maybe it wasn't. You seem bothered that Dreger said it was possible.

 

[Andy]

Patches will earn a roster spot.

I'll be rooting for him then. Bonne chance!

 

[Mrfenn92]

Trade of Jarnkrok

 

[The Management]

Patches on the Leafs, Kulemin in Ottawa's training camp... We need Montreal to sign a Senators ex-patriot of some kind, to complete the triangle.

 

[OVO16]

Trade of Jarnkrok

No need. Keep him. Makes the leafs deeper, atleats on paper.

Trade Kampf for a conditional 7th

 

[Rob Brown]

Patches on the Leafs, Kulemin in Ottawa's training camp... We need Montreal to sign a Senators ex-patriot of some kind, to complete the triangle.

Radek Bonk out of retirement.

 

[Marshall]

I'm not sure fans should expect a lot from him.

 

[Rob Brown]

I'm not sure fans should expect a lot from him.

I don't think we do.

 

[Dog]

I don't think we do.

I was thinking he might play 20-25 games if stays healthy 40+. Over the years to many injuries.

 

[cc]

I thought they might look at jvr instead.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Patches on the Leafs, Kulemin in Ottawa's training camp... We need Montreal to sign a Senators ex-patriot of some kind, to complete the triangle.

Chris Neil

 

[JianYang]

Radek Bonk out of retirement.

Coincidentally, James bonk did have a stint with the Habs.

 

[innitfam]

Seems like a crowded field for him to join

 

[PainForShane]

Absolutely love this signing for Toronto if it happens. Zero risk signing, maybe a 20-25% chance Patches is still an effective middle six forward, if so suddenly the Leafs aren't screwed at LW anymore. Probably a cheap deal too, if Patches is too injured you haven't really lost anything. Also good for the dressing room if he sticks. Good move Tre

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So if Pacioretty signs the Leafs have in no particular order.

Marner
Nylander
Jarnkork
Pacioretty
Robertson
Knies
Mcmann
Reaves
Cowan
Dewar
Holmberg
Lorentz

That is 12 wingers

11 of which we know can play NHL minutes.

There appears to be a logjam at wing

 

[Moose Head]

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

 

[MoneyManny]

Not sure Patches is what the Leafs need to go deeper in the playoffs but could definitely work if he's cheap enough.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Trade of Jarnkrok

Yes plz

Get the guy who can’t score for crap in the playoffs off the team. This guy in his career hasn’t had a good playoff run. He gives Reaves a run for his money in playoff usefulness

 

[A1LeafNation]

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

 

[canuckslover10]

Leafs and past their prime former Habs players, name a more iconic duo.

 

[Dog]

So if Pacioretty signs the Leafs have in no particular order.

Marner
Nylander
Jarnkork
Pacioretty
Robertson
Knies
Mcmann
Reaves
Cowan
Dewar
Holmberg
Lorentz

That is 12 wingers

11 of which we know can play NHL minutes.

There appears to be a logjam at wing

Well probably will be injuries so it will all work out.

 

[kevsh]

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

Under Berube it's hard to imagine Robertson playing above McMann but you never know. Especially if the plan is to give Robertson a small window to show he's a top 6/9 guy and if not, he'll be moved.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Perfect fit