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I just can’t tell what Montreal is even doing? I can’t say whether Pacioretty would be available or not. Maybe if they sign Perron and Duclair they can sell the French media and fan base on moving Patches?Frustrating. Though I’m glad we didn’t end up doing 5x7. I’m comfortable with 5 years with lesser dollars or 4 years and 7 mil, but not 5x7 together.
I hope there’s a damn good plan B. I think I’d rather trade for Pacioretty than sign Grabner or Perron.
It’s a tough spot for them. They traded PK Subban who was heir apparent to the throne because he’s not the personality type they want to identify as. Then they trot out Max “Premier Person” Pacioretty and plop the C on his chest as a sign of how the Habs are going to be built.
Flash forward and Weber has been disappointing, Pacioretty is struggling, and the team is a dumpster fire. The optics on trading Pacioretty would be so effing bad for Bergevin. Honestly, he’s taking enough heat right now. It’s probabky his best move to hope they get lucky and the guillotine hanging over his head doesn’t drop for another season.