Eric Engels of Sportsnet ponders is this really the end of Pacioretty’s days in Montreal. The Canadiens forward is involved in several rumors and a variety of destinations. Also, he has an attractive cap hit of$4.5 million for just one year left on his contract.
The fact Pacioretty signed an undervalued contract means he will want a good bit more on his next deal. That number could be $7 million.
Teams will give that number to the left winger, even at 31 at contract’s end. The question is who pulls the trigger on a trade.