Rumor: Leafs close to signing Devin Setoguchi

[Stand Witness]

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[Menzinger]

Interesting.

No issue in the slightest with giving him a one year deal. The Leafs should be looking to sign every reclamation project they can for short deals - if hey work out they can be flipped for picks. It's essentially buying draft picks for cash.

 

[TI 84 Plus]

I believe it's just for a tryout, not an actual contract.

 

[bobbyflex]

ffs. Just sign Santorelli instead

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

would rather have santa.

 

[Super Mega]

Would rather Santorelli too but at what cap cost?

Setoguchi on a tryout sounds fine to me

 

[613Leafer]

It's August. Santorelli could probably be had for fairly cheap at this point Id imagine, though it would probably take a 2 year deal and I doubt he would want to get sold at the deadline again.

As for Setoguchi? Sure, why not. He could be another trade deadline piece.

 

[Leafidelity]

Interesting. At worst he's another inspirational story like Clune for the Marlies.

 

[darrylsittler27]

If he can get 2 years anywhere.. with NTC.

It could happen again(TD trade to a playoff team) but he is assured 2 years of contract$. We like Santos but are you so sure there are GM's lining up to pay him 2 years? Not in this NHL.

 

[Teeder9]

I guess this is the proverbial bottom of the barrel signing

 

[Antropovsky]

These feel good stories rarely ever work out. Most recent example being Paul Ranger.

His fitness has been nearly as bad as Kessel's throughout his career. Hopefully he's putting a lot of gym time in right now, because I would hate to ship one bad example out, only to bring in another bad one.

 

[p.l.f.]

Leafs rehab

 

[dubey]

It's August. Santorelli could probably be had for fairly cheap at this point Id imagine, though it would probably take a 2 year deal and I doubt he would want to get sold at the deadline again.

As for Setoguchi? Sure, why not. He could be another trade deadline piece.

If he could be had for cheap I'd imagine he would be signed already.

 

[ATBLeafsTyler]

These feel good stories rarely ever work out. Most recent example being Paul Ranger.

His fitness has been nearly as bad as Kessel's throughout his career. Hopefully he's putting a lot of gym time in right now, because I would hate to ship one bad example out, only to bring in another bad one.

Give him a tryout, if he does good, sign him to a one year deal. Could be another deadline trade for a pick if he works out.

 

[mallory67]

And the guy knows how to plan a wedding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=6ApYcjRIcnc

Yeah that is Versteeg.

 

[Antropovsky]

Give him a tryout, if he does good, sign him to a one year deal. Could be another deadline trade for a pick if he works out.

Well our team does seem to lack offensive ability, something that a rejuvenated Setoguchi would fill better than a or Panik/Arcobello could. At least with Parenteau and possibly Setoguchi... Babcock has some offensive skill to work with. With Spaling, Matthias, Komarov and Winnick (returning)... the Leafs have some good hard workers in the mix, who also have some size.


JVR Kadri Setoguchi
Lupul Bozak Parenteau
Komarov Matthias Holland
Winnik Spaling Panik

 

[Teeder9]

Well our team does seem to lack offensive ability, something that a rejuvenated Setoguchi would fill better than a or Panik/Arcobello could. At least with Parenteau and possibly Setoguchi... Babcock has some offensive skill to work with. With Spaling, Matthias, Komarov and Winnick (returning)... the Leafs have some good hard workers in the mix, who also have some size.


JVR Kadri Setoguchi
Lupul Bozak Parenteau
Komarov Matthias Holland
Winnik Spaling Panik

He can't be worse than he was with Calgary last season because there is no worse for an actual NHL player

 

[Shakey Rustie]

He can't be worse than he was with Calgary last season because there is no worse for an actual NHL player

He was pretty bad the year before for the Jets. The only reason he got any playing time whatsoever was because of the lack of depth the team had, plus Noel most likely felt the pressure to play a player the GM gave a 2nd rounder up for.

 

[Muston Atthews]

If he could be had for cheap I'd imagine he would be signed already.

Right?

 

[Budsfan]

Leafs Rise To #2 On ESPN’s Top Prospect List, Setoguchi Toronto Bound?

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Mike...ospect-List-Setoguchi-Toronto-Bound/120/70403

The 28-year-old winger had six straight seasons of scoring in double figures, but struggled with Calgary after signing a one-year, $750,000 deal last summer. Setoguchi went scoreless in 12 games for the Flames before being placed on waivers in late November and demoted to the Adirondack Flames of the American Hockey League.

It is unknown whether the former 30-goal scorer is being invited to training camp next month with a chance to earn a contract, or will get an AHL or NHL contract.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

It's August. Santorelli could probably be had for fairly cheap at this point Id imagine, though it would probably take a 2 year deal and I doubt he would want to get sold at the deadline again.

As for Setoguchi? Sure, why not. He could be another trade deadline piece.

I would agree that its bargain basement time again and unsigned players can be signed to inexpensive contracts. The few roster spots that remain I suspect will get filled this way.

 

[FearMe]

What happend to him anyways ? How much do you think he will want

 

[Muston Atthews]

I would agree that its bargain basement time again and unsigned players can be signed to inexpensive contracts. The few roster spots that remain I suspect will get filled this way.

Who says Santorelli wants to sign & trade with Toronto again?

 

[Suntouchable13]

Who says Santorelli wants to sign & trade with Toronto again?

What's the obsession with Santorelli anyway? We have plenty of his types already.

 

[Atomos2]

Ugghh...no. Please.