New Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty looked right at home with his new teammates as the team officially opened training camp on Friday, days after he was acquired from the Canadiens.
It wasn’t the week’s only trade that could significantly impact the Pacific Division standings.
San Jose nabbed star defenseman Erik Karlsson from the Senators on Thursday, giving the Sharks three of the league’s top blueliners.
“You knew the trade was going to happen sooner or later and you knew his name was coming up,” Knights coach Gerard Gallant said. “He’s a big player. He’s a good hockey player and he’s definitely going to help San Jose, but it doesn’t change anything we’re going to do.