Recalled/Assigned: Nic Petan and Brendan Lemieux recalled

[truck]

I hope Petan gets a good shot here and makes the most of it, if not for our team maybe he can showcase himself for another.

I always thought he would do well with Montreal, and could be part of a deal for Plekanec

*Pacioretty

 

[KingBogo]

*Pacioretty

It would be nice, but I think Petan would have to go on a heck of a roll to get that done.

 

[winnipegger]

Petan has his chance now let's see how he does. Roslovic certainly seized his opportunity.

 

[Aggie204]

I think this maybe Petans last shot with the Jets. Isn’t he waiver exempt next season? There are probably teams out there willing to give him a chance. I was very hopeful when he was drafted, but hasn’t panned out for him.

 

[Aavco Cup]

I think this maybe Petans last shot with the Jets. Isn’t he waiver exempt next season? There are probably teams out there willing to give him a chance. I was very hopeful when he was drafted, but hasn’t panned out for him.

He is no longer waiver exempt next season. So he will either be on the Jets 23 man roster or likely traded/claimed on waivers.

 

[abax44]

I truly want Petan to have an amazing chance and show he belongs in the NHL. I think if he's given the right shot he'll dominate at the NHL level, Martin St. Louis style.

Dominate? Not too sure about that. Martin St. Louis he is not.

 

[surixon]

Dominate? Not too sure about that. Martin St. Louis he is not.

Nope but I still maintain he could be a Tyler Johnson in the NHL if things go well. If not a Sam Gagner type would still be of use to a number of teams.

 

[KingBogo]

Nope but I still maintain he could be a Tyler Johnson in the NHL if things go well. If not a Sam Gagner type would still be of use to a number of teams.

Being able to move Petan for a good return might just be the best outcome of him having a little NHL success.

 

[surixon]

Being able to move Petan for a good return might just be the best outcome of him having a little NHL success.

I would agree that it is more likely then not that if he carves out a career it will be likely be in a different organization. My preference would be to deal him for picks to replenish the system or for a young d prospect if available. Not interested much in dealing him for a pure rental.

 

[Guerzy]

I’m really rooting for Petan here, I hope he kicks a door down.

 

[MardyBum]

Dominate? Not too sure about that. Martin St. Louis he is not.

St. Louis wasn't St. Louis until he was 25+

 

[robertocarlos]

There's probably an NHL team Petan could play for tomorrow.

 

[Jeti]

St. Louis wasn't St. Louis until he was 25+

St Louis had a better motor than Perreault even. Petan isn't close to that level of intensity/foot speed.

Petan would be lucky to have a career like Kyle Wellwood at this point.

 

[MardyBum]

St Louis had a better motor than Perreault even. Petan isn't close to that level of intensity/foot speed.

Petan would be lucky to have a career like Kyle Wellwood at this point.

Tanev has an "elite" motor. Motor means nothing if you have no skill.

And your post does nothing to dispel the fact that St. Louis was nothing in the NHL until he was 25.

 

[winnipegger]

Perreault spent 3 years in the AHL after he passed junior eligibility. It's totally possible that Petan turns into Matty P. We don't know yet.

 

[truck]

Nope but I still maintain he could be a Tyler Johnson in the NHL if things go well. If not a Sam Gagner type would still be of use to a number of teams.

Aye. Petan isn't a St. Louis and he's doesn't have to be. Johnson like production would be amazing.

Other small guys that are contributing this year:
David Desharnais
Paul Byron
Jonathan Marchessault
Brad Marchand
Johnny Gaudreau
Vinnie Hinostroza
Viktor Arvidsson
Brendan Gallagher
Tyler Ennis
Michael Cammalleri
Cam Atkinson
Mats Zuccarello
Yanni Gourde
Conor Sheary
Alex DeBrincat

This isn't a hall of fame or bust scenario

 

[Adam da bomb]

I'm impressed so many people are keeping faith in Petan as I have completely written him off and will be completely shocked and awed if he ever becomes a good NHLer.

 

[truck]

I'm impressed so many people are keeping faith in Petan as I have completely written him off and will be completely shocked and awed if he ever becomes a good NHLer.

He's 22 and he's one of the best players in the AHL. Completely writing him off is silly. I'm not as high on him as I've been in the past, but he's still got upside.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Aye. Petan isn't a St. Louis and he's doesn't have to be. Johnson like production would be amazing.

Other small guys that are contributing this year:
David Desharnais
Paul Byron
Jonathan Marchessault
Brad Marchand
Johnny Gaudreau
Vinnie Hinostroza
Viktor Arvidsson
Brendan Gallagher
Tyler Ennis
Michael Cammalleri
Cam Atkinson
Mats Zuccarello
Yanni Gourde
Conor Sheary
Alex DeBrincat

This isn't a hall of fame or bust scenario

All he needed was an opportunity to fit somewhere. Here's the chance. There will be ice time available and no Thorburn to blame it on. All the players who have spent time with Pascal Vincent seem to be better for it. I expect him to do fine.

 

[Whileee]

Aye. Petan isn't a St. Louis and he's doesn't have to be. Johnson like production would be amazing.

Other small guys that are contributing this year:
David Desharnais
Paul Byron
Jonathan Marchessault
Brad Marchand
Johnny Gaudreau
Vinnie Hinostroza
Viktor Arvidsson
Brendan Gallagher
Tyler Ennis
Michael Cammalleri
Cam Atkinson
Mats Zuccarello
Yanni Gourde
Conor Sheary
Alex DeBrincat

This isn't a hall of fame or bust scenario

Main difference is that most of those players either have more speed or play a much stronger / physical game than Petan.

I think that Petan can be a good NHLer in the right circumstances, but I'm not sure that those circumstances will be there now that Connor and Roslovic look to be firmly ahead of him in the depth chart (and rightly so).

Now, the wing depth is... Wheeler, Ehlers, Laine, Perreault, Connor, Copp, Roslovic, Tanev, Dano... Petan/Lemieux. Even if you move Petan up a few slots, he isn't in the top 5-7 wingers.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

So if petan thrives in top 6 role does that make wheeler expendible next year?

 

[libertarian]

I truly want Petan to have an amazing chance and show he belongs in the NHL. I think if he's given the right shot he'll dominate at the NHL level, Martin St. Louis style.

I'd be more then ecstatic if he ever reaches Perreault style.

 

[Jimby]

Wheeler will still be here. You don't ditch your captain when he is the example you are telling every other player on the team "be like Blake!".

So if petan thrives in top 6 role does that make wheeler expendible next year?

 

[mcpw]

So if petan thrives in top 6 role does that make wheeler expendible next year?

 

[truck]

Main difference is that most of those players either have more speed or play a much stronger / physical game than Petan.

I think that Petan can be a good NHLer in the right circumstances, but I'm not sure that those circumstances will be there now that Connor and Roslovic look to be firmly ahead of him in the depth chart (and rightly so).

Now, the wing depth is... Wheeler, Ehlers, Laine, Perreault, Connor, Copp, Roslovic, Tanev, Dano... Petan/Lemieux. Even if you move Petan up a few slots, he isn't in the top 5-7 wingers.

To be clear, I was highlighting that a little guy can have an impact without being held to the St. Louis HOF standard. I agree RE Petan though. His skating has held him back. He needs to continue to work on his first two steps and his base.