Pair of insiders confirm Maple Leafs, Max Pacioretty rumour
As the Maple Leafs look to add some depth to their left wing, reports indicate that they are close to signing former Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty.
Earlier in the week, Elliotte Friedman reported the Leafs were looking to add some depth to the left wing after losing Tyler Bertuzzi to free agency. Nicholas Robertson is also continuing to hold out and has not rescinded his trade request.
Reported first by Nick Alberga, the co-host of 'Leafs Morning Take', and confirmed by The Fourth Period's Dave Pagnotta, the Leafs appear to be closing in on a deal with former Habs captain Max Pacioretty.
Pagnotta confirmed that the deal would not be a PTO, but rather a standard player contract. The 35-year-old has battled some severe injuries the past few seasons, only skating in 47 games last year with the Washington Capitals and just 44 total games in the two seasons prior. A former six-time 30+ goal-scorer, Pacioretty would add the depth scoring the Leafs need on the left side. What the signing would mean for Robertson, however, remains unknown and this could very well the first domino to fall in that regard.
Source: Hockey Reference Max Pacioretty Stats
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29 AOUT | 461 ANSWERS Pair of insiders confirm Maple Leafs, Max Pacioretty rumour How do you feel about signing Pacioretty? | ||
| Like it | 102 | 22.1 % |
| Don't like it | 222 | 48.2 % |
| It's fine. LTIR him if need be | 137 | 29.7 % |
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