Confirmed with Link: Petan re-signs for 2 years (775k AAV)

[Crysis]

Petan sat for months when Ehlers wasnt scoring and Laine wasnt scoring. Why does he deserve to play anywhere in the top 6 on the Leafs?

Because there's no use for a player like him unless he's playing with scorers. Kadri has a nice shot as well so maybe pair him with him instead.
And what happened with him in WPG is all the more proof he hasn't been used properly in the NHL. Play him with at least one line mate that can score or don't keep him around at all.

Players like Johnsson and Kapanen score goals, they can make things happen on their own. Petan isn't that, he's 100% dependent on having the proper line mates.

 

[The Man with a Plan]

I'm sorry but I really haven't seen anything to suggest he's capable of doing what you're suggesting.
I'd rather have a vet eat popcorn and try and see if we can develop the talent this kid has.
Watching from up top and playing spot duty has not helped him so far.

The thing is... a vet is going to want more money. We need that 13th spot at as low of a hit as we can get.

He really hasnt had the chance to prove or disprove himself here. Saying otherwise is simply jumping to conclusions.

I think any deal for him is helping him one way or another.

Let's put it this way. If Petan didnt like what Dubas and Babcock had in store for.him as far as usage he wouldn't sign the deal.

 

[The Man with a Plan]

Petan is a better option than most of the prospects on Marlies and Leafs are going to need filler players like him to fill out the roster next season and beyond.

Maybe this deal is going to be done with an eye towards the expansion draft too. He could end up as our sacrificial lamb yes?

 

[A1LeafNation]

Maybe this deal is going to be done with an eye towards the expansion draft too. He could end up as our sacrificial lamb yes?

Seattle will take Johnsson over Petan.

So has he signed yet..

 

[Spirit of 67]

The thing is... a vet is going to want more money. We need that 13th spot at as low of a hit as we can get.

He really hasnt had the chance to prove or disprove himself here. Saying otherwise is simply jumping to conclusions.

I think any deal for him is helping him one way or another.

Let's put it this way. If Petan didnt like what Dubas and Babcock had in store for.him as far as usage he wouldn't sign the deal.

He's in the same spot he was in with Peg.
It's time to change the status quo.
Get him time on the farm and see if we have a player. He's not going to do anything on the 4th line.

 

[The Man with a Plan]

Seattle will take Johnsson over Petan.

So has he signed yet..

Maybe Dubas adds something to Petan to get Seattle to not take AJ...

Much better off adding a 3rd or even a 2nd to Petan to keep AJ

 

[The Man with a Plan]

He's in the same spot he was in with Peg.
It's time to change the status quo.
Get him time on the farm and see if we have a player. He's not going to do anything on the 4th line.

If they can find another bottom dollar contract to fill his spot they just might.
It's about filling those bottom spots as cheaply as possible.

 

[Spirit of 67]

If they can find another bottom dollar contract to fill his spot they just might.
It's about filling those bottom spots as cheaply as possible.

Oh, I totally get that.
Not sure what dollar figures Duby has in mind for the 4th line but I'm sure he'll get it worked out.
We do have a lot to offer. We do know we have player who want to come here to try and resurect their careers.

 

[81Leafs50]

Because there's no use for a player like him unless he's playing with scorers. Kadri has a nice shot as well so maybe pair him with him instead.
And what happened with him in WPG is all the more proof he hasn't been used properly in the NHL. Play him with at least one line mate that can score or don't keep him around at all.

Players like Johnsson and Kapanen score goals, they can make things happen on their own. Petan isn't that, he's 100% dependent on having the proper line mates.

BYE BYE PETAN! there is no room in the top 6 for you bud!

 

[Crysis]

BYE BYE PETAN! there is no room in the top 6 for you bud!

Top 9 might work, throw him with Kadri. Otherwise, I agree, bye bye it is.

 

[SprDaVE]

Confirmed.

 

[Burnie97]

Good deal. Come cap crunch time... they need quite a few guys on deals like this. Hopefully he can step it up a bit more.

 

[sxvnert]

Petan was signed to replace Ennis before he cashes in and in two years someone else will replace Petan. Low cost high reward type signings. If he doesn't work out they'll bury his entire salary.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Cheap deal but I can’t say I’ve been too impressed with him so far

 

[Advanced stats]

"Typical Dubas overpay"

-50% of Hfleafs

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He probably should have received less than Moore, but it is so little, who really cares.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Maybe Dubas adds something to Petan to get Seattle to not take AJ...

Much better off adding a 3rd or even a 2nd to Petan to keep AJ

I'll go out on a limb and say that he won't be here in 2 years to even be exposed.

 

[4thline]

Petan .775
Goat .675
Moore .775
Holl .675
Sparks .75
Dermott .863
Rosen .75

= 5.263 for 7 roster spots.

 

[alliuk12]

Only the leafs would do this crap

 

[Community]

He probably should have received less than Moore, but it is so little, who really cares.

The league minimum is 700k going into next season so its hard to argue they are worth any less than what they signed for even if they are the 13th forward.

Edit: Moore will probably be a better value contract, but the Petan contract should still be good value itself.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Petan .775
Goat .675
Moore .775
Holl .675
Sparks .75
Dermott .863
Rosen .75

= 5.263 for 7 roster spots.

Pay up for our quality players and fill the rest of the lineup with capable NHLers as permitting. I'm on that page for sure.

 

[ACC1224]

He's not very good but no biggie.

 

[Community]

Only the leafs would do this crap

What? Sign a 12th/13th forward with upside to a caphit barely higher than the absolute peagur minimum?

Boy, I wish the Leafs are thr only team to do stuff like this!

 

[4thline]

Hyman-Tavares-(Marner)
Marleau-Matthews-Nylander
(Johnsson)Kadri-(Kapanen)
Petan-Goat-Moore
Timashov

Rielly-Dermott
Muzzin-Zaitsev
Rosen- (Ozighanov/Liljgren)
Holl

Andersen
Sparks

=68.25m

= 14.75 for Marner/Kap/AJ/6 RHD
9-10 for marner, 1 for the d, leaves 3.75-4.75 for Kap and AJ.

Possible on single year bridges, but more likely trade one for futures and let Moore/Petan/Bracco/Aaltonen fight for a top 9 spot

 

[LeafGrief]

That's a perfectly good deal for a depth player. Hopefully with some consistent minutes next year he can have an Ennis like impact. Second year is really nice.