Posts About "Nic Petan"
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Red Wings, More
November 8th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is an update out of Toronto where the Maple Leafs might be looking to move Nic Petan, the Montreal Canadiens are considering their extension options for Max Domi, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in a holding pattern and big changes might be coming to the Detroit Red Wings. Montreal and Max...
Maple Leafs' Nic Petan’s Personal Story of Tragedy and Charity
November 6th, 2019 Nic Petan has been called up and moved down this season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies. For a professional hockey player, being shipped around like this must be exceedingly tough. However, compared to 2018, I'm certain this season must seem easy to Petan and his family. That’s because...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Oilers, More
October 21st, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Toronto that the team might be making moves and interested in an unexpected international player. And, while they negotiate, the team will be making moves to free up roster spots for two returning players. Also, one insider gets into detail about how likely a Taylor Hall reunion...
Toronto Maple Leafs Weekly: Waiver Wire, Roster Set, Rivals Next
October 1st, 2019 Welcome to my first edition of Toronto Maple Leafs Weekly — a piece I will be releasing every Monday summing up the past seven days for the club while taking a look at the week ahead. I wanted to get a piece out prior to the season getting underway so we are able to touch on some of these subjects in next week's piece....
3 Maple Leafs that Must Improve in 2019-20
September 21st, 2019 If there is one fact of life in the NHL, it's this: someone is always gunning for your job. Whether it's because of their performance or their effort, NHL players can get left behind in a hurry due to the sheer mass of alternative options. The American Hockey League (AHL) is chock-full of players ready to make the jump and with the...
Maple Leafs Dark Horse Contributors for 2019-20
September 14th, 2019 We know the superstars. Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Tyson Barrie and Frederik Andersen will do much of the heavy lifting this season. As the leaders of the team, the 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs will only go as far as they take them. However, with injuries and lineup changes a fact of...
Press Box Watch - Who Will Crack the Maple Leafs Fourth Line?
March 31st, 2019 With five games remaining in the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward corps appears to finally be healthy. With the playoffs drawing near and Kasperi Kapanen returning from a concussion, it will be interesting to see how the lines shake out. The only line that head coach Mike Babcock hasn't really touched is the Zach...
NHL News & Notes: Pastrnak, Petan & More
March 18th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, David Pastrnak is close to a return, Nic Petan is reportedly set to sign a two-year extension and the NHL has announced their three stars of the week. Pastrnak Close to Returning After being out for a few weeks with a thumb injury that required surgery, Pastrnak is nearing a return to action after missing...
Maple Leafs Offer Petan a New Chance
February 26th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs were pretty quiet on Feb. 25, the NHL trade deadline date. However, they did make one trade, picking up left winger Nic Petan from the Winnipeg Jets for first-year Swedish fourth-liner Par Lindholm. They also called up Trevor Moore from the Toronto Marlies. Both Petan and Moore are left wingers, and...
Jets' 2019 NHL Trade Deadline Assets
February 7th, 2019 The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline is less than three weeks away. Like any NHL team, the Winnipeg Jets have some assets and pieces to offer. As a legitimate threat to take the Stanley Cup this spring, let's take a look at who or what the Jets might trade in exchange for someone who can bolster their team down the stretch or in the...
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Petan, Stars, Blues, More
February 2nd, 2019 In today's NHL rumors, there is news the Winnipeg Jets are actively trying to move one of their forwards. There is also buzz around a potential change in attitude by the St. Louis Blues as they approach the trade deadline. Finally, the Florida Panthers moves this week have something to do with going after a much bigger fish. Panthers...
Nic Petan: Jets’ Outside Man Once Again
December 8th, 2018 For what seems like the millionth time, Nic Petan is on the outside looking in with the Winnipeg Jets. Petan has been a victim of the organization's depth and long list of prospects in years past, and has been just that once again this season. Petan Buried by Forward Depth in Years Past The 23-year-old has struggled to...
Jets Roll the Dice and Waive Dano
October 16th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets' bottom-six situation — and which players they hold in higher regard — have suddenly become a lot clearer after a roll of the dice. On Sunday, after the return of forward Nic Petan, who took a personal leave of absence in September after the sudden death of his father Franc, the Jets took a...
