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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Big name Toronto winger makes sense to take Corey Perry's old job on Oilers
Article content All of the top NHL unrestricted free agents have already signed contracts, but there's one big name player still available that makes good sense for the Edmonton Oilers to pursue. Article content This doesn't mean this veteran NHL forward will sign with the Oilers. But his skillset — think Corey Perry, only far more physical — fits with what Edmonton needs and would provide said free agrent forward, Matt Pacioretty, with a solid chance of winning his first Stanley Cup. Article content Article content Indications are that Pacioretty will sign elsewhere if he decides to play one more NHL season at age 37. I'm not an insider telling you the Oilers are keen on him or he's keen on the Oilers. But in looking at what Edmonton now needs, having lost power forwards Evander Kane and Dylan Holloway in the past two years, as well as aggressive forwards Warren Foegele, Corey Perry, Connor Brown and Viktor Arvidsson — Pacioretty would might well be an excellent fit here, especially come playoff time. Article content Article content Pacioretty started out ranked 16h on The Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin's Top 75 NHL free agents on July 1. He's now the third highest ranked player left unsigned, behind only Jack Roslovic and Matt Grzelcyk. Article content Pacioretty has played 939 NHL games with 336 goals and 681 points, along with 58 points in 89 playoff games. Article content Of course, he's slowing down. He had just five goals this past regular season in 37 games for Toronto, that after four goals in 47 games for Washington in 2023-24. But in small doses, Pacioretty still brings it as a power forward. Article content Article content In the last two playoffs season, if we rank NHL forwards giving equal weight two categories, points per 60 minutes of even strength play and hits per 60 even strength, Pacioretty ranks second overall of all NHL forwards, with 21.9 hits per 60 and 1.77 points per 60. Article content Top of the list is Vasily Podkolzin of the Oilers, with Edmonton's Zach Hyman ranking sixth and former Oiler Evander Kane ranking 15th. Article content Article content If we use the same hits and points per 60 markers for the 2024-25 regular season at even strength, Pacioretty also comes out well, ranking 10th overall for all NHL forwards for the season, just behind Washington's Tom Wilson and ahead of Dallas Stars beast Jame Benn.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Is Max Pacioretty done with the Toronto Maple Leafs? NHL rumors hint at behind-the-scenes feud
NHL-Max Pacioretty of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Credit: Getty Images) Veteran NHL forward Max Pacioretty remains unsigned weeks after the opening of NHL Free Agency, and the silence from both him and the Toronto Maple Leafs is growing louder by the day. The expectation early in the offseason was that Pacioretty could re-sign with the Maple Leafs, especially following his strong playoff performance that showed he still had something left to offer. Rumored feud tied to Mitch Marner 's move to Vegas raises concerns According to reports surfacing online, internal tension may be brewing in Toronto, affecting Pacioretty's status with the team. Sources close to the situation suggest that a rumored feud, possibly tied to Mitch Marner's departure to the Vegas Golden Knights, has complicated things. During the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Marner reportedly developed a strong interest in the Golden Knights, even before free agency began. He credited conversations with current and former Knights players like Mark Stone and Adin Hill for opening his eyes to Vegas' culture, both on and off the ice. One surprising name mentioned in these discussions? Max Pacioretty. Maple Leafs' doubts grow amid distractions and health concerns While the full extent of the alleged fallout is unclear, the whispers have added fuel to speculation that Pacioretty is no longer seen as a must-keep player by the organization. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo Beyond the rumored internal tension, there are additional concerns surrounding his age and injury history. Pacioretty has struggled with health issues in recent years; and Toronto may be hesitant to commit financially. That too without assurances of long-term durability. Detroit Red Wings enter the picture as a possible destination Adding to the uncertainty, recent reports have linked Max Pacioretty to the Detroit Red Wings. His family is already settled in the Detroit area, and he has been seen helping coach his son's youth hockey team. A move to the Red Wings would bring him closer to home, offering a more balanced personal and professional life. Whether he's seeking one final NHL contract or considering hanging up the skates, it's becoming increasingly likely that Pacioretty's time in Toronto is coming to an end. Also Read: NHL trade news: Bowen Byram stuns nhl fans by inking new deal with Buffalo Sabres, skipping arbitration drama Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Former Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner looks forward to fitting into family culture of Vegas Golden Knights
Newly acquired Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner, left, poses for a photo with his jersey alongside Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon at City National Arena on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Family. Winning. Culture. All three have become synonymous with the Vegas Golden Knights through their first eight years in the NHL. They matched the attributes on Mitch Marner's list and why he agreed to a sign-and-trade from Toronto to Vegas, ultimately leaving the organization that drafted him fourth overall in 2015, two years before the Knights entered the league. 'Obviously, the winning regimen they've put up through the last five years, really since they've been in the league,' Marner said during his introductory news conference Tuesday. 'The living arrangements from talking to (Max) Pacioretty and Reavo (Ryan Reaves) just through the last couple weeks, it seemed like everything was a pretty good fit for my wife and I and our new son. 'And you know, the great players they have here. It's where we wanted to be.' Of course, a $96 million contract for a maximum of eight years didn't hurt, either. Both Marner and Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon said it was important to get the deal done before July 1, when Marner would have been eligible to go anywhere else and would have been the most sought-after player beginning at noon EDT. 'This was a spot that was very high on my list,' said Marner, with his wife Stephanie and 3-month-old son Miles in the front row, along with his parents, Paul and Bonnie. 'We wanted to come here and went back to my agent and said I'm open to doing this if we can find a way to do it. A couple hours later Kelly called me and said we got a deal going on. 'We thought about going to free agency, but this is the place we want to be. We didn't want to lose that opportunity. And we want to join this hockey team.' Marner joins Vegas' talented and successful core of Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Adin Hill, which has made the playoffs three years in a row under coach Bruce Cassidy, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. 'You want to be in a place where you want to win,' Marner said. 'That's the whole goal of why we do this, you want to hoist that Stanley Cup. This team has shown that they can do it. I'm lucky enough now to hopefully bring another piece in to help bring it back here.' The deal for Marner opened up after Vegas announced veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was stepping away from hockey because his hip injury would require bilateral femur reconstruction that McCrimmon said had 'no guarantee of success.' Pietrangelo going on long-term injured reserve in part paves the way for the Golden Knights to fit Marner in under the salary cap. McCrimmon said Tuesday he doesn't believe Pietrangelo will ever play hockey again. Marner, however, has plenty to offer the Knights, as the two-time All-Star winger leaves the Maple Leafs as their fifth-highest scorer in franchise history at 741 points in the regular season on 221 goals (14th) and 520 assists (fourth). The 28-year-old's 521 assists since his rookie season (2016-17) ranks fifth in the NHL, while he ranks eighth with 741 points. 'We're getting one of the best forwards in the National Hockey League,' said McCrimmon, who also said that conversations about acquiring Marner went back to the trade deadline. 'Elite playmaker, tremendous passer. ... Our fans will love this player. He really adds to our team. He adds to our offense. It gives us another F1 star at the forward position, which we really feel is important. I think that it improves our team tremendously. 'When it appeared that Mitch would be going to free agency, he was our target. He was the player that we wanted.' AP Hockey Writers Stephen Whyno and John Wawrow contributed to this report. W.g. Ramirez, The Associated Press
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Czechs Eyeing Kämpf If Leafs Lose Game 7; Hertl Hurt
Maple Leafs' Success Signing Pacioretty Makes Us Wonder -- When Will Sabres Make A Great (Cheap) Veteran Signing? When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed left winger Max Pacioretty in the fall, he had come to training camp on a professional tryout. There were no guarantees, and there was certainly no small mountain of money (relatively speaking) awaiting him. He was 35 years old when he signed a one-year contract with Toronto worth $873,770, and he turned 36 in November. But there was no assurance he'd be anything but a spare part on a deep Stanley Cup playoff-bound team. 2:27 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Craig Berube's Gritty Opinion of Veteran Maple Leafs Forward
Max Pacioretty has battled through a lot this season, from injuries to healthy scratches. On Friday night, however, he delivered the goal that sent the Toronto Maple Leafs to Game 7. The 36-year-old forward buried the insurance marker in a 2-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6, capping off a focused team effort that started with Auston Matthews' go-ahead goal and ended with Joseph Woll's first career playoff shutout. Advertisement Pacioretty signed a one-year deal just before the season and has recorded eight points in 10 playoff games. His tally on Friday was his third of the postseason and 28th of his playoff career. Toronto head coach Craig Berube was quick to credit Pacioretty for more than just the goal. 'We talked about his injuries and how he has battled back," Berube said on Saturday. "It was kind of an up-and-down deal with injuries again this year, but he stays with it. "He has a lot of character, and he is a guy who wants to help the team win. That is really what he is here for, and he has done a really good job of it. He got another huge goal for us last night." Advertisement After the win, Pacioretty discussed Matthews' game-winning goal and kept his message short heading into another must-win match in Game 7. Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (67) gets set during a Osentoski-Imagn Images 'I mean, it's such a huge, huge goal,' Pacioretty said about Matthews' goal. 'You know, that's a situation where no one wants to make a mistake. You could feel the tension on both sides there at that point in the game. And then just an unbelievable shot from an unbelievable player. 'We're going to war.' Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round between the Maple Leafs and Panthers is set for Sunday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Advertisement Related: Maple Leafs Coach Reveals Exact Message to Players Before Game 7 Related: Auston Matthews Gets '200 Feet' Message Before Maple Leafs' Game 7 vs. Panthers
