AHL Question

savoie2006 · 11-07-2008, 12:18 PM

In the Transactions section of AHL.com it will say Signed to PTO or Released from PTO. What exactly is PTO? My guess would be Practice Try Out, but I honestly don't know.

Qb · 11-07-2008, 05:23 PM

Close, it's Professional Try Out. They're usually for 10, 15 or 20 games if memory serves. Sometimes a veteran who has not generated any NHL interest will sign one to keep playing (Mark Parrish signed one with Bridgeport and was signed by Dallas before it expired), but you'll also see guys who finish out their college or junior seasons/careers sign them to play in the AHL playoffs.

I guess the advantage to the player is that he can play for the team, but that he is not tied to the team/parent organization. For instance, Parrish signed with Bridgeport, who are the Islanders AHL affiliate, but was offered an NHL contract by Dallas and quickly (and understandably jumped ship). The disadvantage is that it is not guaranteed to lead to anything and I imagine that they don't pay much but I'm not too informed on the latter...

savoie2006 · 11-07-2008, 05:47 PM

Cool thanks Q

11-07-2008, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
savoie2006 MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,206	AHL Question In the Transactions section of AHL.com it will say Signed to PTO or Released from PTO. What exactly is PTO? My guess would be Practice Try Out, but I honestly don't know. __________________ Is It Coincidence That Marriage And Prison Are Both Institutions?

11-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Qb Put me in coach! OVR: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,986	Re: AHL Question Close, it's Professional Try Out. They're usually for 10, 15 or 20 games if memory serves. Sometimes a veteran who has not generated any NHL interest will sign one to keep playing (Mark Parrish signed one with Bridgeport and was signed by Dallas before it expired), but you'll also see guys who finish out their college or junior seasons/careers sign them to play in the AHL playoffs. I guess the advantage to the player is that he can play for the team, but that he is not tied to the team/parent organization. For instance, Parrish signed with Bridgeport, who are the Islanders AHL affiliate, but was offered an NHL contract by Dallas and quickly (and understandably jumped ship). The disadvantage is that it is not guaranteed to lead to anything and I imagine that they don't pay much but I'm not too informed on the latter...

11-07-2008, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
savoie2006 MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,206	Re: AHL Question Cool thanks Q __________________ Is It Coincidence That Marriage And Prison Are Both Institutions?

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