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# Report: The Maple Leafs will trade P.A. Parenteau
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-trade-deadline-2016-rumours-maple-leafs-will-trade-p-a-parenteau/
- Published: 2016-02-24T23:50:08.000Z
- Updated: 2016-02-24T23:50:08.000Z
- Description: He's rejuvenated his career in Toronto, but Parenteau will finish his season elsewhere.
- Author: Ari Yanover
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

There are two times of the year that are the most exciting for any rebuilding NHL team: the draft, and the trade deadline. And now that we're just a couple of days away from the trade deadline, the [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are one of the busy, most interesting teams in the NHL.

Every free agent - and then some - must go! Or at least [P.A. Parenteau](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54205/p-a-parenteau?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), who will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, is definitely going to go.

> Report: Parenteau has been told he will be traded by [#Leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [https://t.co/3N0FTZqqeA](https://t.co/3N0FTZqqeA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — L.A. Lariviere (@L\_A\_theRiver) [February 24, 2016](https://twitter.com/L%5FA%5FtheRiver/status/702635307397685248?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Now it's not a question of if, but when for the 32-year-old. Parenteau has had a great year, currently sitting at 15 goals and 30 points over 58 games this season. It's hard to believe the [Montreal Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) even saw it fit to buy him out the season before - but then again, look at how well they're doing this season and, ehhh, that's their problem. One of many.

This is good news on two fronts: first, it shows how well the Leafs have done rebuilding, turning a previously discarded player and flipping him for assets; second, as described above, it helps put Parenteau at ease: he knows he'll be moving on, so there's no need to make things any more stressful for him and his family.

Of course, just because Parenteau's final days as a Leaf this season are among us doesn't mean he can't [be back next season](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/could-p-a-parenteau-be-back-as-a-maple-leaf/).

What are your expectations for a return for Parenteau? More picks, or a little more for one of the Leafs' top players this season?