bustaheims
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TSNBobMcKenzie: UFA F Mason Raymond will be attending TOR's training camp on a PTO.
Mason Raymond invited to training camp UPDATE: Signed on 09/22
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Raymond's speed would be a nice addition. Haven't heard the greatest of things about the rest of his game, but they could definitely use a speedy depth winger.
Interesting. The only real hole in our line-up (assuming Kadri and Franson sign) is 3rd line left-wing, which Raymond could fill very well. Right now it's down to him, Colborne (not really a role suited for him), McClement (better suited as a 4th liner), and one of the Marlies (probably not ready yet). So he could actually stick here.
Bender said:
Well, yeah, but you could say that about a number of UFAs. I do really like this move though.
louisstamos
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This move has a lot of potential, but because of the cap issues I hope he's willing to sign for the league minimum (which I believe is $550K?)
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Bender said:
Agreed. He's a decent player. I'm interested to see how this shakes out.
Reminds me of when we brought in MacArthur. Raymond could be a good replacement for what MacArthur brought.
bustaheims
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markhmasters: Leafs GM Nonis on Raymond: 'He's only 27 ... great foot-speed, which will give Randy more options'
markhmasters: Nonis opened dialogue with Raymond camp about a month ago: 'He's looking for a chance to prove himself'
markhmasters: Nonis opened dialogue with Raymond camp about a month ago: 'He's looking for a chance to prove himself'
KoHo
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Lupul - Bozak - Kessel
JVR - Kadri - Kulemin
Raymond - Bolland - Clarkson
Mclaren - Mcclement - Orr
Looks good.
I'm surprised Raymond was only able to get a PTO. This is a good move by Nonis. Worst case scenario we release him from the tryout and carry on. Best case scenario he becomes the next Michael Grabner and flourishes after leaving the Canucks having been given the chance elsewhere.
JVR - Kadri - Kulemin
Raymond - Bolland - Clarkson
Mclaren - Mcclement - Orr
Looks good.
I'm surprised Raymond was only able to get a PTO. This is a good move by Nonis. Worst case scenario we release him from the tryout and carry on. Best case scenario he becomes the next Michael Grabner and flourishes after leaving the Canucks having been given the chance elsewhere.
hockeyfan1
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Sounds like a good fit for what the team could use or need. Yet to see if he makes it, though. Judging by Nonis' statement, his chances of showing what he can do look positive.
Corn Flake
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This probably means Joe Colbourne loses his gig, and/or Raymond becomes the 13th fwd. If that's the case then he's a pretty good 13th guy to have around. He's no worse of a player than MacArthur was... arguably better esp. with Raymond's speed.
If Nonis can sign him for under $1 mil, I think it's a steal. I'm guessing we will start seeing a lot of players without contracts going the PTO route. A lot of guys who got squeezed out from the cap crunch are going to be looking to get noticed and be ready for the cap going up next year.
If Nonis can sign him for under $1 mil, I think it's a steal. I'm guessing we will start seeing a lot of players without contracts going the PTO route. A lot of guys who got squeezed out from the cap crunch are going to be looking to get noticed and be ready for the cap going up next year.
Corn Flake
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sampson said:
If he takes a job from a Joe Colbourne, it won't really matter. JC will probably end up back in the AHL.
Champ Kind
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Corn Flake said:
Hey Corn, it happens to the best of us!
Great signing, absolutely no downside. It's a strange world where Grabovski signs a $3M deal and Raymond has to resort to a PTO. I guess centres really are in greater demand.
Jeff Blair, who's show I really enjoy by the way, was asking whether brining in Raymond was a "shot across the bow" to the Kadri camp. Just plain dumb. If a player of Raymonds calibre is available on a no-risk basis, you bring him in regardless of what contract squabbles are currently underway.
Corn Flake
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A Weekend at Bernier's said:
Dumb is right. Just the usual dribble that I really cannot stand to listen to at all anymore. The sports radio world is really starting to reach new lows for something to talk about. I guess filling 24/7 with blabber has to go wherever it can for content, aka: stories out of nothing.