The question of “what will the Montreal Canadiens do with their captain?” has been asked ever since Tomas Plekanec was the only player moved by Marc Bergevin at the trade deadline. Max Pacioretty trade rumours have swirled ever since the season’s end, with the Habs winger linked at the draft to a trade-and-sign with the Los Angeles Kings that ultimately fell through.
Pacioretty’s continued status as a member of the Canadiens post-draft meant that discussion turned toward a potential extension rather than a departure, with his changing of agents from Pat Brisson to Allan Walsh perhaps an indication that the captain would like some movement at the negotiating table.