Toronto Maple Leafs trying to sign former 39 goal scorer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in the mix to land unrestricted free agent forward Max Pacioretty.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to add a left winger to the team, given the lack of depth they have at that position. While the free agent market doesn't have a ton in terms of quality left wingers available, it appears that they may have sights on a former captain of one of their rivals.
According to reports, it appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the mix to sign former Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty, who became a unrestricted free agent back on July 1st.
tendon injuries to the same leg. He was healthy the back half of last season
for the Capitals but scored four goals in 47 games: not ideal if you're known
as a scorer. He's healthy now, though, and has some suitors - the Leafs and
Red Wings are reportedly both interested in adding the one-time Canadiens
captain."
Further to that report, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period shared on X that if the Maple Leafs do sign Max Pacioretty, it'll be a standard contract for the 2024-25 season and not a professional tryout (PTO).
Pacioretty, 35, appeared in 47 games for the Washington Capitals last season where he registered 23 points (four goals, 19 assists), 25 penalty minutes and was a minus-14. He went on to add one assist in four playoff games.
While Pacioretty is no longer the perennial 30-goal scorer he once was, he can still come into the Maple Leafs' lineup and be a useful piece for their third line and in a pinch, could be used on the second powerplay unit, but that'll be dependent on how he performs.
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Should the Toronto Maple Leafs sign Max Pacioretty? | ||
| Yes | 72 | 31.3 % |
| No, should try and find a better option | 158 | 68.7 % |
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