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Max Pacioretty signs PTO with Stanley Cup contender

Originally posted on Hockey Unplugged | By Axel Williams | Last updated Sep 11, 2024 12:26 PM ET

Max Pacioretty has proven to be injury prone over the last couple of seasons, and with the Washington Capitals, his age certainly caught up to him.

Coming off of an injury that derailed his 2022-23 campaign with the Carolina Hurricanes, Pacioretty managed four goals and 19 assists in 47 games with the Capitals. Since that time, many have been wondering whether or not Pacioretty would get another opportunity in the league. Yesterday, it was being claimed that a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs was all but confirmed.

This morning, those predictions have officially come true. Pacioretty has signed a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, it is a PTO which means he actually has to try out to make it onto the roster.

This is a low-risk play for the Maple Leafs. If Pacioretty pans out during training camp, he will provide some depth and perhaps some leadership as well. No matter what, this is one of those moves that is a bit of a no-brainer.

Throughout his NHL career, Pacioretty has played 902 games and has scored a total 330 goals and 668 points. He has the cache of a top 6 forward, although at his age, his role may be greatly reduced. No matter what, Leafs fans should be excited right now.

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