Where will Pacioretty go?

[Zorro]

For fantasy purposes I just hope he finally gets to play with a bonified NHL centerman, wouldn't that just be amazing?? He has been seen as such a offensive threat and his best pivot has been David Desharnais, my gosh!!

[agentzero]

I'm just gonna go out and say Minnesota. I have a feeling. Just a hunch.

[MasterX57]

Chicago in my opinion (would like Jokiharju and a 1st), but maybe Minnesonta could be proposing Coyle and Bergevin would automatically say yes since he's a center

[Seeds of Grapes]

... but maybe Minnesonta could be proposing Coyle and Bergevin would automatically say yes since he's a center

I would be laughing at the absurdity of it if I was not crying at the real and distinct possibility of it.

[mounD]

I really have a hard time imagining a possible destination in which he would be worse off than in Montreal. At this point, any trade would be a boon to his fantasy value.

[als_revenge]

I really have a hard time imagining a possible destination in which he would be worse off than in Montreal. At this point, any trade would be a boon to his fantasy value.

Ummm, Ottawa?

[mounD]

Ummm, Ottawa?

that's not a "possible destination." I fail to see any scenario wherein Ottawa would trade for Pacioretty with the state of their franchise.

[forumname]

that's not a "possible destination." I fail to see any scenario wherein Ottawa would trade for Pacioretty with the state of their franchise.

Of course Ottawa is a possible destination for him. Whether or not it's a "likely" destination is another story.

[Daydream Nation]

I'd be asking for Jokiharju + 1st rounder if I were MB. I was actually just thinking about Chicago as a possible landing spot for Patches, but I'm pretty sure it would take at least Jokiharju to really move the needle for the Habs.

Hawks won't do that. I agree it would be a great deal for Patches.

With Crawford's uncertainty I can't see the Hawks making a play for him at all. If Crawford misses much time the Hawks are a lottery team.

[JHouly]

How about Arizona?

[als_revenge]

that's not a "possible destination." I fail to see any scenario wherein Ottawa would trade for Pacioretty with the state of their franchise.

Ottawa wants to avoid the embarrassment of giving a lottery pick to Colorado. They also desperately want to put "bums in seats". MaxPac's salary is reasonable. While Ottawa is not a likely destination, to say it is not possible is just silly.

[Axeman33]

Ceci for Pacioretty?

[JHouly]

Pacrioretty for Dvorak?

[Dover]

Some chatter out of Montreal radio this afternoon is that Montreal is chatting with the penguins in regards to M.P.

If that happens , Patch?s fantasy value will explode. Imagine him playing with Malkin or Crosby. That would change from Danault or Desharnais! Patch never had a true #1 center and the guy keep putting 30+ goals seasons. I wish for him he lands in Pit. What would be the return? Sprong and a 1st? What you think ?

[Belexus75]

Unless Montreal is trading Pacioretty straight up for someone like Lucic, he isn't coming to Edmonton. The cap space isn't there for what Pacioretty will be demanding as a UFA unless the Oilers move out a big contract themselves.

Right now, I think the Oilers are happy to sit back and let kids like Benson and McLeod develop into a scoring type of winger on the left side. On the right side they are waiting for kids like Puljujarvi and Yamamoto to develop. It's not like they have any other choice really considering their cap situation. Yes, I know McLeod was drafted as a center but he plays wing as well. That's why you draft these kids; to develop into quality NHL players. It's not like McDavid or Draisaitl are even close to their prime years so they can afford to be patient right now.

good trade rumor! Lucic + Buchard for Paches!