Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Curtis Glencross to PTO

[Magic Man]

Saweet!

 

[Rare Jewel]

I actually like the Setoguchi pick up, and I don't mind Glencross on a PTO either; but we're really not leaving any room for a Marlies/kid to crack the roster especially if this "tie goes to the vet" rule is in effect.

 

[Woll Smoth]

I actually like the Setoguchi pick up, and I don't mind Glencross on a PTO either, but we're really not leaving any room for a Marlies/kid to crack the roster especially if this "tie goes to the vet" rule is in effect.

What's wrong with that?

A young player shouldn't be awarded a spot just because they're younger than everyone else.

 

[Nithoniniel]

Yeah I also don't understand the criticism that the Babcock "tie goes to the vet"-rule gets. If two players perform equally, of course you go with the guy you know can maintain that level based on previous play.

As for competition, I go back to another thing Babcock, paraphrasing: "A prospect is good enough not when he can crack a lineup, but when he can really help a team."

If guys like Arcobello, Beck, Matthias, Setoguchi and Glenncross (unmotivated, older version) stops them from taking a spot, then they are simply not developed enough yet to actually help the team.

 

[Super Mega]

what? so strange that Glencross would take a PTO let alone with the leafs

great pick up IMO

 

[wandering goat]

Cool, I'd rather have Glencross make the team than Setoguchi. Competition for spots is going to be pretty tight this year with the crazy amount of new people this season.

 

[The Thin White Duke]

Well it's just a PTO, if he doesn't come to camp and perform he'll be cut and without a job this season. Hopefully it lights a fire under his butt.

He's facing retirement if he fails and maybe a 2-3 year contract if he does well with a contender especially in the playoffs. Its a make or break season for the guy.

 

[Pookie]

First reaction: I like the way he plays. Maybe we won't be that soft

Second reaction: Ugh. 32 years old.

Third reaction: This season doesn't matter. Might be better to keep young players away from this.

Fourth reaction: It's essentially buying a draft pick at the trade deadline if it pans out.

Fifth reaction: Ok then.

 

[LeafsTop6]

just checked it out and he was traded for a 2nd and a 3rd round pick in the last draft.. amazing if he could come anywhere close to that in return.

 

[Duke Silver]

Just one more indication that the Leafs have no intention of putting Nylander or Marner on the roster out of camp.

 

[Warden of the North]

Cool. Seems like a Babcock type guy.

 

[Woll Smoth]

Wasn't he also highly regarded by the Flames fanbase just a year or two ago? Like almost untouchable?

 

[SuperSaiyanBeastmode]

He's a career 42pt guy, and can actually play defense, basically a top 6 forward nowadays. This is a great signing, washington barely played him last year, yet still scored at a 31pt pace(he had 4 less minutes per game compared with his time with the flames). So we give him 16+min, and he'll score 0.5+ppg like he has with the flames the last few years(hopefully).

 

[Budsfan]

I like the fact there will be a lot of competition for jobs this year and Babcock likes veteran players and we may see more added.

In Detroit few young players went from the AHL to the NHL until they were absolutely ready.

 

[New Liskeard]

JVR-Kadri-Glencross
Lupul-Bozak-Matthias
Winnik-Holland-PAP
Komarov-Spaling-Panik
Beck

Setoguchi is so done.[/QUOTE]

Good signing by the Leafs. Never been much of a Seto fan, but with his challenges with substance abuse, and his absolute candor in a recent fan 590 interview, has me rooting for him. This seems to be the absolute last shot Seto has of ever playing in the NHL again.

 

[ULF_55]

Surprised this is the best he could do. Hope he shows well at camp.

If he shows well, he could be picked up by any of the 30 teams.

 

[Gabriel426]

1st rounder, baby.

 

[Budsfan]

James Mirtle @mirtle
NHL teams also looking at David Schlemko so he'll get at least a PTO somewhere. League will be musical chairs early in camp.

 

[Rare Jewel]

What's wrong with that?

A young player shouldn't be awarded a spot just because they're younger than everyone else.

No, but the issue comes if there's a tie between Leivo and Setoguchi for instance, or even Percy and Hunwick on defence.

Given the position the team is in, I'd rather the Marlie/kid getting in if there is a tie.

 

[Diatomic]

Were gona have 30 picks by the time the draft comes lol

 

[Wafflewhipper]

JVR-Kadri-Glencross
Lupul-Bozak-Matthias
Winnik-Holland-PAP
Komarov-Spaling-Panik
Beck

Setoguchi is so done.[/QUOTE]

Good signing by the Leafs. Never been much of a Seto fan, but with his challenges with substance abuse, and his absolute candor in a recent fan 590 interview, has me rooting for him. This seems to be the absolute last shot Seto has of ever playing in the NHL again.

Yeah, i agree. You should never doubt a motivated person. Man, woman or child. I wish sets the best actually. If he is fit enough i would suspect he will get a good shot at grabbing a spot.

 

[pspot]

great another vet that they can build their value up and deal at deadline

great moves

 

[senor martinez]

We will make a trade or three before the season even begins. We have way too many forwards now and not all of them are willing to go to the marlies. It's an interesting thing.

 

[Drew311]

The way I see it:

JVR - Kadri - Parenteau
Lupul - Bozak - Holland
Glencross - Arcobello - Matthias
Komarov - Spaling - Winnik
Panik - Beck

Lots of depth but lots of blah.

 

[Swervin81]

No, but the issue comes if there's a tie between Leivo and Setoguchi for instance, or even Percy and Hunwick on defence.

Given the position the team is in, I'd rather the Marlie/kid getting in if there is a tie.

I'd rather the vet. The kid will get his chance when the 1 year vets are all traded away at the deadline since we probably won't take on too many NHL roster player dumps (most dumps that come back will be contract dumps that will be non-tendered). You need to showcase the 1 year vets for trade bait.