{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former San Jose Sharks center Steven Lorentz has signed a PTO with the Toronto Maple Leafs to extend his career. " } }, { "id": "vynguw98-09j0j35f", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1831002564202008961", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1831002564202008961", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 28-year-old is coming off a Stanley Cup championship with the Flordia Panthers, and despite being a solid fourth-line forward, Lorentz was not signed to a standard contract. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It can be hard to find a standard NHL contract for a defense-first player with little offensive upside. Lorentz's size, 6'4\", 216 lbs, is an attractive attribute for a playoff-contending team like the Leafs." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Maple Leafs' top two centers are Auston Matthews and John Tavares, but Max Domi and David Kampf are the bottom two centers, as listed on Daily Faceoff. Lorentz is a proven penalty killer, and despite severely limited ice time in the postseason, the forward showed an ability to make an impact. " } }, { "id": "d3zsvl5b-nw6o5cwf", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/JFreshHockey/status/1831020922154651691", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1831020922154651691", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The PTO route allows Lorentz to prove his worth to a team that looks to exercise some playoff demons and get past the first two rounds. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lorentz spent one season with the San Jose Sharks but made a lasting impact on a particular fan. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Oilers Extend Leon Draisaitl, Effectively Ends Rumors Of Signing With The Sharks" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Sharks Defenseman Could Be Interesting PTO Option For Islanders" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Sharks Winger Signs In Swiss League After PTO Confusion" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "San Jose Sharks 2024-25 Season Predictions" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks Not Broadcast By TNT For Second Straight Season; NHL Swings & Misses With No Celebrini V. Bedard National Games" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Follow Max on Twitter: @Real_Max_Miller" ] } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTkwNDcwMzA3MzkwODQw/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "The Hockey News" } } ] }

Former Sharks Center Signs PTO With Maple Leafs