Canadiens Trade Grabovski to Toronto

[Thrillhouse]

MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey today Thursday the acquisition of defenceman Greg Pateryn along with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ second round pick in 2010, in return for forward Mikhaïl Grabovski.

Greg Pateryn, 18, was selected in the fifth round by the Maple Leafs, 128th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. Last season, in his first campaign in the United States Hockey League, Pateryn led the Ohio Jr. Blue Jackets defencemen with 27 points (3 goals, 24 assists) in 60 games. He also led his team with 145 penalty minutes. The Royal Oak, Michigan native was also named to the Eastern Division Team in the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game and received USHL Defensive Player of The Week honors in March.

Pateryn, 6-2, 212 pounds, will join the University of Michigan for the 2008-09 season.

Mikhaïl Grabovski was selected by the Canadiens in the fifth round, 150th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He played 27 career regular-season games over the past two seasons with the Canadiens, recording nine points (3 goals, 6 assists).

[blackngold]

They got a 2nd round pick from the Leafs in exchange for Grabovski? Wow, good for the Habs.
On the other hand, the Leafs continue to make dumbass moves, trading away high draft picks even though they are "rebuilding."

[Cat Smasher]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/p...hail_Grabovski

Assets
Is an outstanding playmaker and offensive forward. Has performed well in big games overseas and at the AHL level.

Flaws
Lacks ideal size for the center position. Must adjust to the physical nature of the NHL game in order to play regularly.

Career potential
Top six forward.

[OilersHockey]

It's important to keep in mind that is a 2010 pick - when I first saw this deal, I instantly assumed that it was a 2009 pick - since everyone in the world (including Leafs brass) seem to think they are going to suck bigtime this year, that would make the pick somewhere in the 31-35 range... that's a VERY high pick to give up for a 25 goal scorer (twice) at the AHL level...

I think the Leafs are banking on that 2010 pick being a bit lower down...

[R.Middleton]

Originally Posted by blackngold

They got a 2nd round pick from the Leafs in exchange for Grabovski? Wow, good for the Habs.
On the other hand, the Leafs continue to make dumbass moves, trading away high draft picks even though they are "rebuilding."

I agree. A prospect + 2nd rounder for Player that is in the AHL.

This organization is fun to laugh at. Sorry Leaf fans

[Alexifighter1]

I really feel as Fletcher thinks he's playing dynasty mode on NHL 08, he's making trades and signings that just don't make sense !!

[Blouin]

confused by this move by Toronto. Habs get lucky if pick is high

[Thrillhouse]

I don't think this move is as "LOL Leafs" as people make it out to be. He's not an AHLer, he's a prospect. The guy wasn't gonna make the Habs with their depth, but he'll be given a spot in Toronto.

It's kinda risky for Toronto because he seems like a boom or bust player. But there's plenty of talent there for him to make an impact. I'm not gonna say I like the trade...not the type of player I'm hoping for right now, but this isn't a JEFF FINGER move.

Montreal got decent return on the trade.

[detroit4life]

Cliff Fletcher is one silly b*tch. He signs tough defencemen, and soft forwards, (except Mayers of course). I just don't get it. Their toughest forwards are now Mayers, Newbury and Bell. Is that gonna be their checking line???