[News] Curtis Glencross Retires

[dino7c]

PTO is far from a contract, could still end up on any number of teams...or none at all

pressure is on

[T@T]

Had him figured in Arizona or NJ, glad he's in the east.(if he gets a job)

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Iveman

Oh man. I hate when players I like end up on teams I despise. I would think he would have no problem cracking the leafs lineup.

In this case, it is easy. The Leafs are going nowhere, so I hope he does well, gets traded at the deadline, and gets another chance to redeem himself in the playoffs.

[MissTeeks]

@CruickshankCH: LW Curtis Glencross about tryout with #Leafs: "Such a great organization. It’s the biggest hockey market you can play in. I’m excited.”

[FBI]

*gritting teeth* "I'm Excited"

[BigBrodieFan]

Just what the Leafs need, another inconsistent forward with an attitude. *sigh* I hope he makes it though, I have a soft spot for ol Scoreface AND the Leafs

[IgiTang]

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[savemedrzaius]

Plus the Leafs just signed Boyes to a PTO. They must have a trade in the works involving some of their vet forwards and are planning on keeping these guys?

[Flames89]

I wish him all the best here in TO. He was a great Calgary Flame (though, I soured on his hockey and body language in the last couple years).

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

Plus the Leafs just signed Boyes to a PTO. They must have a trade in the works involving some of their vet forwards and are planning on keeping these guys?

If nothing else, Boyes can still shoot the puck. He's slow, not particularly tough, below average defensively, and it takes forever to get his shot off...but when he does, look out!

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

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Fantastic contribution.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Setoguchi, Glencross, Boyes. Is Toronto really that desirable of a team to play for? Or is nobody else even offering PTO's to them?

I guess with all the media attention Toronto gets, even if a tryout with the Leaf's doesn't work then another team will likely sign them.

[heep223]

I bet you Glencross got a few PTO offers but the other two are probably desperate. IMO the Leafs are looking for stop-gap veteran players for a few years, like the Flames were with Raymond, Setoguchi, Engelland

[Oil Stain]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Setoguchi, Glencross, Boyes. Is Toronto really that desirable of a team to play for? Or is nobody else even offering PTO's to them?

I guess with all the media attention Toronto gets, even if a tryout with the Leaf's doesn't work then another team will likely sign them.

Lots of holes/injury prone players in their top six.

Great place for a vet to get an opportunity to play in the top six, put up some points, and get traded to a contender in the spring.

[IgiTang]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Fantastic contribution.

I've been vocal about my distain for Glencross for years.

I've taken a lot of flack about it on this board too. This result echoes my thoughts.

I've failed to see his leadership and desire to just go out there and get it done. Clearly, gm's across the league have similar thoughts.

So I summed it up in one word.

No one has to share or agree with my thoughts, but I do feel somewhat vindicated by the PTO.

From here out, I'll keep my opinion to myself about Glencross.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

I've been vocal about my distain for Glencross for years.

I've taken a lot of flack about it on this board too. This result echoes my thoughts.

I've failed to see his leadership and desire to just go out there and get it done. Clearly, gm's across the league have similar thoughts.

So I summed it up in one word.

No one has to share or agree with my thoughts, but I do feel somewhat vindicated by the PTO.

From here out, I'll keep my opinion to myself about Glencross.

Like the smell of your own farts much? You will be taking even more flack for coming across like a pompous d-bag.

Nobody disagrees that Glencross' game has fallen off a cliff in the last couple years. He had a lot of value 2 years ago, and even after his crappy play he was still a positive value asset at the trade deadline.

Glencross was worth a 2nd + 3rd round pick under a year ago. He didn't do himself any favors with Washington to up his stock value, but he was still one of the most sought after trade deadline targets. He wouldn't of been worth so much unless multiple GM's had shown interest.

[Poe969]

To be fair, he wouldn't have been worth as much if others weren't interested but I'm willing to bet that every GM who looked into acquiring Glencross is happy they didn't get him.

He could still be on the Flames had he not wanted to cash in on this contract and instead he has to prove he still belongs in the NHL. I agree with IgiTang that I haven't seen what most people were raving about and I think he was just over hyped by fans. He came off as someone who thought he'd be a top 6 player on any team and it looked greedy (this is how he looked to some people, some may disagree but no one is right or wrong). As a Flames fan, I'm glad he is no where near this team.

[AcGold]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Like the smell of your own farts much? You will be taking even more flack for coming across like a pompous d-bag.

Nobody disagrees that Glencross' game has fallen off a cliff in the last couple years. He had a lot of value 2 years ago, and even after his crappy play he was still a positive value asset at the trade deadline.

Glencross was worth a 2nd + 3rd round pick under a year ago. He didn't do himself any favors with Washington to up his stock value, but he was still one of the most sought after trade deadline targets. He wouldn't of been worth so much unless multiple GM's had shown interest.

Yeah... Igitang is not the one coming off as a pompous dbag here.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

I've been vocal about my distain for Glencross for years.

I've taken a lot of flack about it on this board too. This result echoes my thoughts.

I've failed to see his leadership and desire to just go out there and get it done. Clearly, gm's across the league have similar thoughts.

So I summed it up in one word.

No one has to share or agree with my thoughts, but I do feel somewhat vindicated by the PTO.

From here out, I'll keep my opinion to myself about Glencross.

I went to Vegas once, and I played some roulette. Every time I put an equal sized bet down on #11 (one of my favourite numbers). For hours I sat there, losing money but I kept betting. Then, in the 3rd hour, I finally hit 11 came up and I won my bet. Really felt vindicated and really felt like it proved all my friends that were telling me to just stop wrong.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by AcGold

Yeah... Igitang is not the one coming off as a pompous dbag here.

Care to elaborate? I'm not the one saying that I'm right and everyone else on this forum is wrong about Glencross.