Confirmed Trade: [WPG/TOR] Nic Petan for Par Lindholm

[Tom ServoMST3K]

And... he's out of the lineup.



It's like he never even left Winnipeg

 

[Saitama]

Petan for Lindholm was a shrewd move by Leafs Management with potential to pay some solid dividends. He scored a go-ahead, GWG in a big divisional game, they were happy to see it pay off....and it wasn't that much of a reaction.

It would be funny if Petan puts it together in Toronto and could become a contributor on that squad, because Winnipeg fans absolutely hate Toronto and although they want to see Nic succeed elsewhere, I don't think they want to see it happen in the 6ix

I don't hate Toronto. I watch Leafs games all the time, they've got a great team. I hope Petan does great there!

 

[Rude Dog]

And... he's out of the lineup.



It's like he never even left Winnipeg

Could tell with Babcock comment before game he was only playing to appease Dubas. Poor guy is likely going to get the Leivo. Holl treatment. Agree. Ennis has been good. I was hoping he would take Goats spot. But he has been a bit better of late and is slightly taller than Petan.

 

[sxvnert]

Petan was given to the leafs in the same way Leivo was given to the canucks. Both favorable deals for players who paid their dues and needed to move on.

 

[Aggie204]

Let’s see what Lindholm can bring to this line up tonight.

 

[bossram]

Could tell with Babcock comment before game he was only playing to appease Dubas. Poor guy is likely going to get the Leivo. Holl treatment. Agree. Ennis has been good. I was hoping he would take Goats spot. But he has been a bit better of late and is slightly taller than Petan.

Petan should get a real shot next season. Dubas (simply by cap restrictions) will be forced to take away some of Bab's favourite toys. Up front, Brown will nearly assuredly be traded. And depending on the price tag, Ennis might move on too. That should open a regular spot for Petan.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Let’s see what Lindholm can bring to this line up tonight.

I like Lindholm for his work ethic, but he isn't a 'bring It' player and id doubt we see that tonight.

If he were a shutdown Dman, you would happily say "Didn't even notice him out there, musta did his job" but he's a 4th line center/winger... and you should expect a little more from an NHLer. He had his coffee, I'd say he heads back overseas where he's more comfortable/relied on.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

I think there's already a little battle developing between the FO and Babs on him. Babcock's quotes indicated that he was asked to give him a shot by the teams scouts. So I'm sure whichever exec (Reid Mitchell most likely) that pushed him was enjoying that moment.

I think in Babcock's world the 4th line should be a lot tougher than the Leafs personnel, but the front office is going to keep bringing in skill (Ennis, Moore, Petan) to force a different look.

Moore and Ennis are small, but they aren't the steretypical small skilled guys. Moore likes to finish his checks and Ennis is a battler down low with the puck. And then of course they also have Mr 6'5 playing centre.

 

[Spectra]

Babcock is overrated, can only win with superior talent, otherwise folds. Please stay put for many, many years!

 

[Leafs87]

Could tell with Babcock comment before game he was only playing to appease Dubas. Poor guy is likely going to get the Leivo. Holl treatment. Agree. Ennis has been good. I was hoping he would take Goats spot. But he has been a bit better of late and is slightly taller than Petan.

A bit better of late and slightly taller than Petan ?

Gauthier has been a legit 4th line force and is 6’5. He also started really throwing his weight around and playing a power game which has made him very effective. Petan is absolutely tiny. Both really short and skinny. I’m pulling for the guy but if there’s someone he can replace it’s either Ennis or Brown not Gauthier.

 

[justafan22]

I like Lindholm for his work ethic, but he isn't a 'bring It' player and id doubt we see that tonight.

If he were a shutdown Dman, you would happily say "Didn't even notice him out there, musta did his job" but he's a 4th line center/winger... and you should expect a little more from an NHLer. He had his coffee, I'd say he heads back overseas where he's more comfortable/relied on.

Exactly. He has a higher floor than Petan but their ceilings aren't close.

 

[Faltorvo]

Really happy for Petan tonight. He's had such a rough year with his father passing. Really hope he works with Toronto.

Spoken with pure CLASS

this board could use a bit more of.

 

[96]

Babcock is overrated, can only win with superior talent, otherwise folds. Please stay put for many, many years!

Why does trolling on other boards result in infractions but when people do it on our Leaf boards the mods never do shit

 

[dangomon]

No possible way we can afford to match all the offer sheets he's going to get now.

 

[LMFAO]

Petan should get a real shot next season. Dubas (simply by cap restrictions) will be forced to take away some of Bab's favourite toys. Up front, Brown will nearly assuredly be traded. And depending on the price tag, Ennis might move on too. That should open a regular spot for Petan.

With his performance this season Ennis could get 2M / year for atleast 2 years... he is as good as gone next season. Petan likely replaces him

 

[heretik27]

Nice, just saw his first goal highlight against Buffalo on youtube. Hope he gets to play a few more games for you guys, kid definitely has some talent!

 

[Dache]

Petan for Lindholm was a shrewd move by Leafs Management with potential to pay some solid dividends. He scored a go-ahead, GWG in a big divisional game, they were happy to see it pay off....and it wasn't that much of a reaction.

It would be funny if Petan puts it together in Toronto and could become a contributor on that squad, because Winnipeg fans absolutely hate Toronto and although they want to see Nic succeed elsewhere, I don't think they want to see it happen in the 6ix

I think you’re a little over the top on how much jets fans, at least this one dislike the leafs. I’d be thrilled to see Petan get a chance to and succeed. Yes I think some leaf fans can be insufferable at times but that doesn’t mean I hate their players. And from what I’ve read most of the time on here that seems to be the case.