Max Pacioretty

2024 - 9 - 22

Max Pacioretty Scores Big in Toronto Debut – Will He Stick Around?

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Max Pacioretty shines in his first game with the Maple Leafs, but is he on the chopping block? Find out why this former Canadiens captain is making headlines!

Max Pacioretty made quite the splash in his first preseason game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, racking up three points and leaving fans buzzing with excitement. The highlight of the match took place in overtime as Carter Yakemchuk sealed the win for the Ottawa Senators just minutes into the extra period. Despite the loss, Pacioretty’s performance was nothing short of impressive, showcasing his signature powerful shot and playmaking skills that fans have come to love over his 16-season career in the NHL.

However, life in the NHL can be unpredictable, and as Pacioretty knows all too well at this point, nothing is guaranteed—even for seasoned veterans. Currently on a professional tryout contract with the Maple Leafs, Pacioretty is under the watchful eye of management and must make every moment count as he battles for a spot on the roster. Onlookers are keenly interested in whether the former captain of the Montreal Canadiens can secure a permanent place or become yet another valuable player lost in the numbers game during roster cuts.

Adding to the drama of his return, fans are eagerly awaiting news on the outcome of Pacioretty’s trial run with the Leafs. His experience and leadership are invaluable to the younger roster members, which sets the stage for a possible redemption arc. This game was a crucial test, not just for Pacioretty’s potential as a player, but for the entire team looking to bolster their lineup. Can he rise to the occasion and prove his worth or will he fall short?

As the preseason heats up, Pacioretty's future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: he has certainly made an impact in his debut. With 902 regular-season games under his belt, Pacioretty is determined to keep his NHL career alive and is more than ready to do whatever it takes to find his form again.

Fun fact: Max Pacioretty has been a consistent top scorer, with multiple seasons surpassing 30 goals. A true Montreal Canadiens legend, he always has a knack for finding the back of the net!

Additionally, some might not know that during his time with the Vegas Golden Knights, Pacioretty helped lead the team to their first-ever Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2018, making him a player to watch in any lineup. Will he write another chapter in his incredible career with the Maple Leafs?

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Pacioretty obtient trois points à son 1er match à Toronto (RDS)

C'est un but de Carter Yakemchuk à 2:37 de la prolongation, qui a fait basculer la partie en prolongation à la faveur de la formation ottavienne. L'ancien ...

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Max Pacioretty est en examen (La Poche Bleue)

Même après 16 saisons dans le circuit Bettman, 902 matchs en saison régulière, rien n'est garanti. L'attaquant Max Pacioretty n'a pas reçu de confirmation ...

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NHL - Max Pacioretty épate la galerie à Toronto | Planète Hockey (Planète Hockey)

Testé actuellement par les Maple Leafs de Toronto, l'attaquant Max Pacioretty a fait forte impression pour son premier match de préparation.

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Max Pacioretty explose à son premier match préparatoire (Rumeurs De Transaction Hockey LNH)

L'ancien capitaine du Canadien de Montréal, Max Pacioretty, est bien connu pour son tir puissant et sa capacité à marquer des buts.

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Maple Leafs: déjà une grosse occasion pour Pacioretty - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Ayant un contrat d'essai professionnel en poche avec les Maple Leafs, Max Pacioretty devra saisir toutes les chances qui se présenteront à lui.

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Fitting Max Pacioretty into the Maple Leafs lineup (The Leafs Nation)

A few weeks back I made a case that a youth movement is in the Leafs best interest. Whether players like Easton Cowan or Fraser Minten are ready today or ...

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Max Pacioretty | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

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Maple Leafs: déjà une grosse occasion pour Pacioretty (Le Journal de Québec)

Ayant un contrat d'essai professionnel en poche avec les Maple Leafs, Max Pacioretty devra saisir toutes les chances qui se présenteront à lui.

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Leafs notes: Max Pacioretty ready to roll after years of injury rehab (Toronto Sun)

Of all the Leafs champing at the bit in camp to see game action, Max Pacioretty was the most anxious on Sunday morning. Advertisement 2.

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Max Pacioretty 'Excited' to Prove Himself in Front of Maple Leafs ... (The Hockey News)

The forward revealed that John Tavares would be centering his line against the Ottawa Senators inside Scotiabank Arena, and it's likely Russian prospect Nikita ...

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Maple Leafs Takeaways: Pacioretty shines with two goals, assist as ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The guy in the middle of the action for the Maple Leafs on Sunday was the 35-year-old who's in camp on a professional tryout attempting to prove he's put ...

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Max Pacioretty | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

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Insider Hints at Max Pacioretty's Future After Maple Leafs Debut (AthlonSports.com)

Max Pacioretty's two-goal Maple Leafs debut impressed, with Elliotte Friedman hinting at his likely signing after his PTO deal.

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Max Pacioretty : deux buts et une passe à ses débuts à Toronto (DansLesCoulisses)

Max Pacioretty est présentement au camp des Maple Leafs sur les termes d'un contrat d'essai. On se doute que son essai est en partie en attendant que le ...

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Elliotte Friedman Confirms Max Pacioretty's Maple Leafs Deal (Star Local Media)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty (67) tracks the play. Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images.

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Reviewing Max Pacioretty's First Preseason Game with the Maple ... (The Hockey Writers)

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs lost their preseason game to the Ottawa Senators, Max Paccioretty stood out. What did fans learn about him?

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Des débuts réussis pour Max Pacioretty (La Poche Bleue)

À la surprise de nombreux observateurs, Max Pacioretty, ancien capitaine des Canadiens de Montréal (2015 à 2018), a accepté un contrat d'essai ...

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Max Pacioretty scores two goals in preseason debut with Maple Leafs (Russian Machine Never Breaks)

Max Pacioretty did something Sunday that he didn't do all last season: score two goals in the same game. Playing against an…

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