Detroit Red Wings aren't the only team in on acquuring Maple Leafs UFA Max Pacioretty
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GM Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings could obtain a great depth addition in the lineup in former Maple Leafs sniper, Max Pacioretty.
While the Toronto Maple Leafs were expected to sign veteran Max Pacioretty, we're nearly to August, and he remains unsigned.
The former Vegas Golden Knight and Toronto Maple Leafs forward may not be in his prime, but he still has plenty of hockey left to play. Last season, he made $873K AAV, playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Craig Berube.
There's speculation that he had a falling out with the front office in Toronto after the Golden Knights acquired Mitch Marner through a sign-and-trade.
Detroit Red Wings aren't the only team in on acquiring Max Pacioretty
All the while, there's a possibility of retirement, but it sounds like other teams are interested in acquiring him as a depth option.
«I'm not an insider telling you the Oilers are keen on him or he's keen on the Oilers. But in looking at what Edmonton now needs, having lost power forwards Evander Kane and Dylan Holloway in the past two years, as well as aggressive forwards Warren Foegele, Corey Perry, Connor Brown and Viktor Arvidsson - Pacioretty would might well be an excellent fit here, especially come playoff time,» wrote Staples, The Athletic
Another one of those would be the Detroit Red Wings, who'd love to see the former Wolverine suit up in the winged wheel.
Pacioretty not only has family there, played college hockey there, but has been coaching hockey in Michigan recently.
Last season, he played 37 games with the Maple Leafs and scored 13 points (5-8).
Pacioretty, 36, has gone through some major health scares recently and could be a great forward in limited usage.
He could provide much-needed leadership in a locker room that failed to live up to expectations from fans and the front office. Not to mention, his playoff experience would be beneficial in guiding the younger forwards in the lineup on a successful path.
While the Maple Leafs would love to have Pacioretty return to the lineup, he can pick and choose where he lands next, and his home of Michigan might not be a bad idea.
Another one of those would be the Detroit Red Wings, who'd love to see the former Wolverine suit up in the winged wheel.
Pacioretty not only has family there, played college hockey there, but has been coaching hockey in Michigan recently.
Last season, he played 37 games with the Maple Leafs and scored 13 points (5-8).
Pacioretty, 36, has gone through some major health scares recently and could be a great forward in limited usage.
He could provide much-needed leadership in a locker room that failed to live up to expectations from fans and the front office. Not to mention, his playoff experience would be beneficial in guiding the younger forwards in the lineup on a successful path.
While the Maple Leafs would love to have Pacioretty return to the lineup, he can pick and choose where he lands next, and his home of Michigan might not be a bad idea.
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JUILLET 25 | 72 ANSWERS Detroit Red Wings aren't the only team in on acquuring Maple Leafs UFA Max Pacioretty Should GM Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings sign forward Max Pacioretty, a UFA and former Toronto Maple Leaf? | ||
| Yes | 37 | 51.4 % |
| No | 35 | 48.6 % |
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