IAMA Patrick Holland who was just traded to the Montreal Canadiens. AMAA

smokedfish · 4 months

Just wanted to say that as a Flames fan I was really excited about you and pretty upset when I saw that you were a part of the trade. Loved watching you play on that line with Reinhart and Baertschi during the prospects tournament. Best of luck to you!

anderrob · 4 months

Can I have your autograph?

poignard · 4 months

Is it weird playing as yourself in a video game?

rpgguy_1o1 · 4 months

Patrick, I'm five years older than you are, so I feel comfortable calling you son.

Son, are you ready to win some fucking hockey games?

Are you ready to eat a schwartz's smoked meat sandwhich?

get some fucking poutine?

Ready to start your life as a fucking celebrity in the greatest hockey city in fucking world?

Let's do this shit Holland, we're the best/worst fans in the world, and you've got my support mother fucker!

strongbad3689 · 4 months

Are you prepared to be the most-talked-about player on r/hockey from now until you retire? You're going to be the Tim Tebow of Reddit. Also, are you planning to put a team logo next to your username? And I have to wonder, how much stock do you, and players, take in what people say about you on the Internet and social forums such as Reddit? Does what we say bother you?

ppjjmm · 4 months

I'm a Flames fan... disappointed to see you go, dude. You've got potential and have certainly been making a mark in Tri-City.

Just to satisfy my curiosity - did you get to meet/talk/play alongside Iggy? On a scale of amazing to mind-bogglingly amazing, how awesome is he?

bu77munch · 4 months

What are you doing on reddit? Best of luck in Montreal!

ABZC · 4 months

Are you disappointed that you will no longer get a chance to play with perhaps the great hockey player of all time, Anton Babchuk?

NeohsReloaded · 4 months

Woah woah woah....damn this looks legit.

Pleasure to meet you, kid. But, as you know, I am required to hate you on principle.

Cheers!

For real though, good luck to you.

mjc5077 · 4 months

How do you deal with just being handed a whole new set of teammates? It's like involuntarily changing families.

Edit: congratulations!

Pdotdot · 4 months

Do you think Dion Phaneuf is overrated?

lovevolcano · 4 months

I'm another Flames fan sorry to see you get traded because I've been following your great season but best of luck in Montreal at least you are joining a premier franchise. In my NHL12 be a GM mode you're on my first line so congrats!

vingt-deux · 4 months

First of all, as a habs fans, I welcome you here!

Now here's my question : Do you hate the Bruins?

MrWizard87 · 4 months

Bio says you were born in Lethbridge, so were you a Flames fan or an Oilers fan? If you were the latter, does this trade make it a bit easier to like them again?

albh · 4 months

Do you agree with http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/patrick_holland ?

brokenseattle · 4 months

I'm sorry for screaming awful things about your mother the last time you guys played my Everett Silvertips. I had no idea you were a redditor. Now I'll just scream in obscure memes which will draw blank looks from those around me.

martyshannon · 4 months

You got traded to Montreal? Well I guess I hate you now.

In all seriousness I don't have a question, I'm jealous of you because you're living the dream.

chalms04 · 4 months

Dear Patrick, Is it true that you were having difficulties signing an ELC with Calgary?

patrickhollandwhl · 4 months

Hey man, it's not cool to leave Bryan hanging like that. Go see what he's messaging you about.

In all seriousness I've always wondered what it's like to be traded. Does it flatter you that Montreal picked you to sweeten the deal when maybe they could've picked another player in the system or gotten a draft pick instead? Are you looking forward to prospect camps and preseason scrimmages trying to impress a whole new set of coaches and teammates? Do you like poutine?

Leido · 4 months

Congratulations Patrick, best of luck!

ISISFieldAgent · 4 months

Good luck in Montreal! Hope you make it up to the show someday.

Bellegr4ine · 4 months

I have no question for you, i'm just saying its nice to have you post it here. Good luck in you future!

kmad · 4 months

What's your favorite hockey moment of your own career?

Also what's your favorite hockey moment ever?

le_sean · 4 months

You're a redditor? I'm going to get your jersey ASAP.

JackLalanne · 4 months

Hit me up in Montreal and I'll bring you to La Banquise for the best poutine in the city.

Gnome_de_Plume · 4 months

Are you excited at the thought of putting on the most famous and revered jersey in professional hockey? How's your French?

albh · 4 months

Do you feel different teams do a better job of developing talent like yourself?

Rincey · 4 months

Hey there! Appreciate the AMA. I'm a Portland Winterhawks season ticket holder and pretty dedicated fan. Looking forward to seeing the Ams on Monday for the matinee (it'd be lovely if you let us beat you just this once, k thx). Just curious what the read is from a division rival on Portland's team/roster - guys like Ross and even Carruth, etc who clearly try to chirp - do you look forward to playing us, hate it, what? On my part I love watching Carruth play because he has so much personality, but I can definitely see how it'd be annoying as hell as an opponent!

Thanks a lot - mad respect for what WHL players go through to put on such awesome, high-level games for us fans in non-NHL cities.

SexBobomb · 4 months

I think my twitter post (protected unfortunatly) sums it up - Patrick Holland - Redditor, tweeted about pokemon, habs prospect. Going to like this kid.

So naturally the important question is 'Bulbasaur, CHarmander, or Squirtle'

denbub · 4 months

Could you encourage more hockey players to AMA's?

Chilipeno · 4 months

Hey man, congrats on your year to date. How often do you or other players check out hockey forums, ie. hfboards and etc?

Brandon0 · 4 months

Favorite hockey-centered movie.

irishf1 · 4 months

Hey dude, Bruins fan here, but I have a friend who has the exact same name as ya, jokes now he's a Hab haha. How do you feel your season has gone so far with Tri-City?

baultista · 4 months

Can you tell us a bit about the worst game of your hockey career?
Worst hockey-related injury?
What grade did you receive in 10th grade math?

Samizz · 4 months

Is it true that there was a bit of a dispute about your ELC with the Flames?

Ob-La-Di · 4 months

Do you/have you ever collected hockey cards? If so, have any of yourself?

Best of luck man! :)

Beaker17 · 4 months

Don't worry Pat, I'm in anglophone living in Montreal. Basic french is a plus, but you'll get around just fine in Montreal with English alone. Don't think Canadiens fans are crazy- I mean, yes, we are, we're emotional rollercoaster-type of fans- except we always love the player who "wears his heart on his sleeve." We just like seeing effort. Keep it up buddy, you seem to be doing well for yourself. Best city in Canada ;)

patrickhollandwhl · 4 months

Our game tonight is being played on Shaw TV if anybody wants to check it out. 7:30pm PST. I'm not sure if it will be played in all regions, but worth checking out if you're interested!

tomot · 4 months

Good luck!

Hammerklavier · 4 months

Can you still drop back to r/hockey every once in a while after you get called up?

jbillzz33 · 4 months

Congrats? You think you'll just end up in their system for a while or do you think you'd get a shot at the big time anytime soon?

Stromster · 4 months

If you were to sign with any NHL team, besides MTL, who would it be?

psykomatt · 4 months

You've got pretty solid numbers this season. It would be cool to see you playing for the Habs in a few years. You know that Carey Price played for Tri-City, right?

I've got some questions:

How are you enjoying your new-found fame?
What's it like playing in the WHL?
Who was your fave NHL team growing up?
Whatcha torrenting?

hugemadeafan · 4 months

Hey, congrats on getting traded hope it works out. My question is what kind of gear do you use?

erl · 4 months

dude, patrick swayze? i'd wish you luck but, i'm a b's fan for goin on 40 years, but since you're a fellow redditor the best i can do for you is hope you get traded again, otherwise it's "You Go to hell. You Go to hell and You die"

brownmagician · 4 months

Hi Patrick, are you brushing up and getting ahead on learning some French?

milkysongs · 4 months

Can you tell us any secrets or a look in behind the scenes in the dressing room? Also, favourite subreddit (besides the obvious r/hockey)?

jimstr · 4 months

Thanks for doing this!

e also very important:

PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT REDDIT TO THE FRENCH MEDIA! thanks!

vacuum2440 · 4 months

How much time a week do you spend browsing r/hockey? I'm curious because you must be pretty tied up with hockey. Are we your go-to place for the latest hockey news, jokes, articles etc?

BigBreastLover · 4 months

That's so awesome. Welcome to the extended Canadiens family. Say hi to your potential future teammate Brendan Gallagher tomorrow!

fitltid · 4 months

How do you feel about developing through the WHL instead of other options, like college and other leagues? Why did you decide to play there, if you did make the decision.

What's the social life in the WHL? After seeing 24/7 two years in a row, you see teams on the road playing the credit card game and such. Is it similar or completely different?

Any good pranks that you have been a part of? There are some good ones about water bottles being unscrewed for guys and not celebrating goals and such.

Did you work with Brent Sutter at camp? Does he ever smile?

ohciel · 4 months

I'm sure you will excel and play well in your new club, but how do you feel about the issues hovering over Montreal right now? Does the coaching situation concern you? Or is it pretty irrelevant given how exciting the opportunity is? Of course, best of luck and congratulations!

MooseSteets · 4 months

First off, congratulations. Second, I would like to hear your thoughts about the Bruins - Canadiens rivalry. Sorry you are now on the wrong side :)

SpaceVikings · 4 months

Bonne chance!

Oleelee · 4 months

I played in the OHL 3 years ago, I wanted to play in the WHL though. Congrats though, a couple of my buddies are in the NHL now

Brettersson · 4 months

were you also traded mid-game?

pseudoart · 4 months

Remember to harness the power of reddit to further your career. The all star voting in NHL comes to mind. ;) And congratulations, best of luck to you. :)

JohnnysGotHisDerp · 4 months

As someone who just began to learn to play hockey this past year, i have to ask...

any pointers?

Soutael · 4 months

Might as well come on over to r/montreal it would be really cool if you come out to a meet-up if and when you're in town. Also it's a good community where you can maybe get some idea of the culture here. Also, happy to have you, best of luck.

RiperSnifle · 4 months

Best of luck until you play the Senators :)

chizzle · 4 months

If you make the NHL one day (hopefully you will!), will you still Reddit while traveling? Because you better.

thenoble1 · 4 months

I am a Tri City native and an Oilers fan to it's cool to see an Ams player/Oilers fan on Reddit. Good luck in Montreal!

GenerationGreg · 4 months

How much free time do you have as a professional hockey player? What do you fill your free time with?

MADBARZ · 4 months

I hate the Habs... but reading this AMA makes me like you a lot... You're ok, Mr. Holland.

Snodgrass82 · 4 months

I've been a Habs fan (by default and later by choice) my whole life.

1st of all Welcome!

2nd - If you don't know any yet, learn a few lines of french to address the media in Montreal ... this will earn you SO MUCH respect with the locals. Even if it is terrible, putting in the effort with pay off. The media and fans are ruthless if you get off on the wrong foot. (Let me know if you need any advise or help in this regards).

3rd - Please help, we need a motherfucking spark!

Marcob10 · 4 months

Can you put a puck in a net? Cause we're gonna need a lot of that in the next few years.

loranis · 4 months

Whats your temple run high score?

flawedless · 4 months

I'm on Vancouver Island, so we're pretty close at the moment. Ever been over here? How much time do you guys get to yourself on a road trip?

APPaholic47 · 4 months

As a young player yourself where do you rank Jeff Skinner amoung the young stars in the game? I feel like he is incredible and doesnt get the recognition he should because he plays for Carolina. Until the concussion he carried the team as a 19 year old this year. He has some insane moves and amazing balance for someone his size. I feel if he played on a team with a couple of more stars to take the pressure off him his stats would be up there with Eberle, Seguin, Nugent-Hopkins and others this season. What do you think?

huskerfan4life520 · 4 months

Sorry to see you go, but I wish the best of luck to you in Montreal. How does it feel to get traded? It seems a lot of players get offended when traded away.

Also, could you describe your time in Calgary? Great fans or great-est fans?

mr_mojorisin23 · 4 months

Do you speak French? I heard that's kind of a big deal there...

nextdoorwilly · 4 months

what are some of the fun, traditions and team activites you have done? and for which teams?

mikey420 · 2 months

just signed a 3 year deal congrats!!! how much you raking in?

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