Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Curtis Glencross to PTO

[ToneBone03]

LOVE IT! Been wanting Glencross here since his days in Edmonton. Just a player I really like and if you think about it there really isn't any downside to this. He makes the team then perfect - he doesn't then he's released. Great scenario here.

 

[Faltorvo]

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.

poor asset management

seto is on a PTO and he walks then , where if we keep seto, we have leivo s depth still on the farm

we would lose hunwick on waivers and again lose depth.

your suggestions are the same mistake nonis made by getting rid of joe colb over the two face punchers and ashton

only to realise he had no C depth in the AHL and had to rush into the Holland trade.

 

[TheOtherSide]

I thought this guy would get a PTO with a good team.

This is bad news for Setoguchi, but I am glad to have him here.

 

[Christ]

Not a bad pick up at all. He is a good player and should land a 2nd or 3rd rounder at the trade deadline if he does not get injured. So long as this team keeps clear of earning a playoff spot, I would not be shocked if we are the team with the greatest number of draft picks next year.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Bitter player with no passion for the game anymore. Should help fortify the tank.

 

[TheProspector]

No longer a useful player. Hasn't been for 4-5 years. Bad signing.

 

[Leafidelity]

No longer a useful player. Hasn't been for 4-5 years. Bad signing.

Might be the first time since I've been here that someone called a PTO a "bad signing".

 

[Super Mega]

Bitter player with no passion for the game anymore. Should help fortify the tank.

No longer a useful player. Hasn't been for 4-5 years. Bad signing.

Insanity.

Glencross is injury prone and aging - no longer useful? did you watch him at all last season? - he was fine in a bottom 6 role, especially prior to the trade to the caps.

good leader, wore an A. I would have been disappointed if I took a hometown discount and the team bailed on me - bitter may be accurate but he hasnt displayed any less passion for the game.

 

[Paradoc]

Have no problem with this move.

 

[Nordiques1979]

Insanity.

Glencross is injury prone and aging - no longer useful? did you watch him at all last season? - he was fine in a bottom 6 role, especially prior to the trade to the caps.

good leader, wore an A. I would have been disappointed if I took a hometown discount and the team bailed on me - bitter may be accurate but he hasnt displayed any less passion for the game.

What i dont understand is his play with the Caps... No leaderschip, benched several times, no heart...

 

[Yung Rotini]

No longer a useful player. Hasn't been for 4-5 years. Bad signing.

He's scored 20+ goals twice since 2010 and scored at a similar pace during the lockout shortened season. But you're right, he hasn't been useful at all since 2010.

Solid pickup for you guys if he can recover from a very meh year last year.

 

[Leafs87]

Much rather seto

 

[Yung Rotini]

Much rather seto

After watching both play for my team last year, I don't get this

 

[Leafs87]

After watching both play for my team last year, I don't get this

Seto was once a very good player who made some bad life choices. Glencross was always an overrated played who just aged poorly

 

[Yung Rotini]

Seto was once a very good player who made some bad life choices. Glencross was always an overrated played who just aged poorly

I doubt he comes back even half the player he used to be.

But hey, if he does, good for him and good for the Leafs. But Glencross is a safer bet overall at being a roster player for you guys.

 

[BackHandShelf22]

I doubt he comes back even half the player he used to be.

But hey, if he does, good for him and good for the Leafs. But Glencross is a safer bet overall at being a roster player for you guys.

Handing out scouting reports on players leaf fans haven't seen for more than a game or two in the last year is something that can happen on the internet.

Thanks for stopping by and providing some real analysis. Even if his skill is diminished I'm looking forward to his work ethic alone.

 

[Rare Jewel]

poor asset management

seto is on a PTO and he walks then , where if we keep seto, we have leivo s depth still on the farm

we would lose hunwick on waivers and again lose depth.

your suggestions are the same mistake nonis made by getting rid of joe colb over the two face punchers and ashton

only to realise he had no C depth in the AHL and had to rush into the Holland trade.

What? It's nothing like that cause I'm in favour of the younger player being on the team.

My preference to be clear is; if Leivo and Setoguchi have good camps and are battling out for the 3rd line RW wing spot say, I'd rather go with Leivo or perhaps another younger player who earns a spot because with the position the team is in the "tie goes to the vet" mantra doesn't really need to be in effect considering this isn't Detroit anymore for the coach where playoffs are a must, and going with a vet may be the safer option. There should be a lot more freedom to put younger players in the line-up if they earn it, and perhaps there is and we just have to let things play out.

Anyway to the original point; I just wouldn't have signed or traded for as many bottom six players as they have and would've had it a little more open than it appears right now anyway.

But I can see another reason for bringing in so many is to fill out the roster during pre-season seeing as we play more games than just about anyone.

 

[RobBrown4PM]

I kinda wondered if this was going to happen. Good for Glencross, I hope he can make it work here.

 

[SprDaVE]

I think a lot of people have no idea what a PTO actually is.

 

[Nithoniniel]

I think a lot of people have no idea what a PTO actually is.

Particle Transporting Odor?

 

[diceman934]

I think a lot of people have no idea what a PTO actually is.

Agreed!

I am wondering if a deal for a forward or two is already in the works.

He should make this team and if not....no biggie!

 

[Cor]

I think a lot of people have no idea what a PTO actually is.

Particle Transporting Odor?

Particlular Type of Onion?

 

[SprDaVE]

Particle Transporting Odor?

Particlular Type of Onion?

*Mind Blown*

Agreed!

I am wondering if a deal for a forward or two is already in the works.

He should make this team and if not....no biggie!

...no?

He's trying out for the team. Why would a trade be in the works if they have no idea how he will play. That's the whole point of a try out...

 

[Banic]

*Mind Blown*



...no?

He's trying out for the team. Why would a trade be in the works if they have no idea how he will play. That's the whole point of a try out...

Because they know the kind of player he is. There could be trades in the work because they want more young prospects and picks and don't care how well this team as a whole does this year. A PTO is good because if they can't make moves they don't sign, and if they do they can sign.

 

[SprDaVE]

Because they know the kind of player he is. There could be trades in the work because they want more young prospects and picks and don't care how well this team as a whole does this year. A PTO is good because if they can't make moves they don't sign, and if they do they can sign.

I mean, I guess so... but if they knew the kind of player he was, he would have been signed.

There'a reason why he hasn't been signed yet though. He struggled badly last year and teams aren't sure if he's worth it.

That's what a PTO is for. To see if the player fits and if he has what it takes.