Max Pacioretty's Future With the Toronto Maple Leafs Likely Confirmed

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly close to re-signing veteran Max Pacioretty, the former captain of the divisional foe Montreal Canadiens, who is coming off his 1st year with the Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a chance on veteran forward Max Pacioretty, who had previously been devastated by a pair of debilitating Achilles injuries during his brief tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Pacioretty, the former captain of the divisional foe Montreal Canadiens, signed a 1-year deal with the Maple Leafs after successfully completing a Professional Tryout.

He played in 37 games during the regular season, scoring 13 points (5G, 8A).

And it looks as though he's close to signing another contract with the Maple Leafs per a new report from James Mirtle of The Athletic.

During the postseason, his veteran experience came through as he scored the GWG in Game 6 of the ECQF against the Ottawa Senators, helping them win just their 2nd postseason series in the last 21 years.

He finished the postseason with 8 points (3G, 5A) while playing in all 13 of his club's games.

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving spoke about needing to change the overall DNA of the club after their latest playoff disappointment, but it doesn't look like bidding goodbye to Pacioretty will be part of those changes.

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