Last off-season the Carolina Hurricanes made a big splash acquiring Max Pacioretty from the Vegas Golden Knights. This was one of two impact trades that summer, acquiring Brent Burns from the San Jose Sharks.
Unfortunately for Pacioretty and the Canes, he suffered an Achilles injury that required surgery.
Requiring a long rehabilitation ahead of him, Pacioretty took some time to make an appearance on the ice for his new team. The teammate and person that he is, Pacioretty made an impact on the players and the community immediately.
It was not until January that the former Montreal captain was able to dress in the Carolina red and black.