Max Pacioretty was one of the more buzz triggering names at the 2018 NHL Draft. He was a candidate to be moved back during this past season when it was clear the Montreal Canadiens were not making the playoffs. There were interested parties, but a trade never took place.
However, if there was ever a time to trade Pacioretty, the draft made the most sense. TSN’s Bob McKenzie shared a similar sentiment as he mentioned that the Habs would re-open efforts to trade the team captain at the event.
It seemed more likely as the days counted down to the draft.