I’d written earlier this summer that erstwhile Montreal left wing Max Pacioretty would look awfully good in a Penguins uniform. As recently as a few nights ago I’d discussed the matter with Rich, a hockey buddy at the Pennsbury Pub & Grille, who assured me that a deal involving the New Canaan, Connecticut, native could still be in the works.
He was right…one was. It just didn’t involve the Penguins.
On Sunday, the Vegas Golden Knights…aka…Pittsburgh West acquired the high-scoring portsider from Montreal for forward Tomas Tatar, prospect Nick Suzuki, and a second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.