Player Discussion Max Pacioretty - Part 4

[Andy]

I think it was a game back in 13-14, where he got injured crashing the net, again, versus TB or OTT...or was it FLA...? Lol..not sure. But he got a little injury crashing the front of the net. After that during comments, he discussed how he has to change the way he plays because he was getting injured too often playing his style. I believe @Whitesnake might remember that, I think we talked about it before...

You're right. I do remember that as well. Pacioretty wasn't the most aggressive player, but he was far from the passive forward we see now. He used to forecheck hard, harass puck carriers and drive the net.

 

[yianik]

He did turn vegan, Marinaro just mentioned it about 15 minutes ago.

Gauthier was a vegan.

Nothing against vegans etc, but this could lead to countless jokes and comments.

 

[The Great Weal]

It's a shame that Torts hates Pacioretty. A deal around Panarin for Pacioretty could have worked

 

[yianik]

You're right. I do remember that as well. Pacioretty wasn't the most aggressive player, but he was far from the passive forward we see now. He used to forecheck hard, harass puck carriers and drive the net.

When he came back after the Chara hit he said he watched a lot of hockey and what he realized was that the best and long lived goal scorers played more of a perimeter game and that was how he was going to play.

 

[yianik]

It's a shame that Torts hates Pacioretty. A deal around Panarin for Pacioretty could have worked

I had suggested that trade when Panarin was with the Hawks as I thought Chicago would like the lower cap hit of $4.5M v the $6M Panarin was getting. In my view we would get the better player.

 

[The Great Weal]

I had suggested that trade when Panarin was with the Hawks as I thought Chicago would like the lower cap hit of $4.5M v the $6M Panarin was getting. In my view we would get the better player.

Would have made perfect sense for them as well.

 

[Uncle Gary]

The longer we hold on to him the more his value will drop.

 

[CauZuki]

The longer we hold on to him the more his value will drop.

Like almost all of our players...

 

[PuckSeparator]

Captain Invisible - lot of people jumped on my throat for calling him out for his lackluster play. Nice to see that things have come full circle. He's a joke. The worst captain in the NHL. Doesn't play with any pride or accountability. Look for him to show up against the New York Rangers or Florida Panthers. You won't see him in California. He disappears when things get tough, he always has and he always will... He's a Kessel. Great perimeter piece, not a true part of the core. Great contract, trade him while you can still get something of value. He's not going to lead the Habs anywhere.

For all his failings, even MT was able to recognize Pax's value as captain. But I wouldn't say he's not gonna lead us anywhere, by all indications this team is on a mission to win that #1OA if they can get the lucky bounces during the lottery and they're not even in tank mode!

You give the rains to a better captain and who knows how that might affect this team.

 

[G0bias]

"It's time to look ourselves in the mirror and prove what we're made of." - Pacioretty

Another post-game gem from the Captain last night.

 

[Leafsmann]

still can't believe MB chose him over PK.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Captain Invisible - lot of people jumped on my throat for calling him out for his lackluster play. Nice to see that things have come full circle. He's a joke. The worst captain in the NHL. Doesn't play with any pride or accountability. Look for him to show up against the New York Rangers or Florida Panthers. You won't see him in California. He disappears when things get tough, he always has and he always will... He's a Kessel. Great perimeter piece, not a true part of the core. Great contract, trade him while you can still get something of value. He's not going to lead the Habs anywhere.

If only he was a Kessel.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

"It's time to look ourselves in the mirror and prove what we're made of." - Pacioretty

Another post-game gem from the Captain last night.

Does a ghost have a reflection?

 

[V13]

Problem with Patches is that he doesn't have a second gear and doesn't elevate his play in important situations. Don't get me wrong , he's a good sniper but he basically always play the same , win or lose , regular season or playoffs , 1st period or 3rd period etc

He doesn't possess that drive or clutchiness that some players have

 

[Leafsmann]

 

[peate]

His over sized head makes this.

 

[Runner77]

Problem with Patches is that he doesn't have a second gear and doesn't elevate his play in important situations. Don't get me wrong , he's a good sniper but he basically always play the same , win or lose , regular season or playoffs , 1st period or 3rd period etc

He doesn't possess that drive or clutchiness that some players have

As someone already pointed out, Chara happened. I recall a player who was much more willing to mix it up, go into traffic and not back down, before that.

 

[Hansman]

still can't believe MB chose him over PK.

Think about what you posted and know M.T. and Bergy we;re never gonna let him own this team.

 

[groovejuice]

As someone already pointed out, Chara happened. I recall a player who was much more willing to mix it up, go into traffic and not back down, before that.

No doubt that Chara hit changed him. I think the suspension he got after that for a dangerous hit is a contributing factor as well.

 

[le_sean]

What kind of captain “goes through the motions” at the beginning of a season? He’s pathetic.

Did he even place blame on himself after the playoffs or just pointed to the failure of the whole team?

 

[Basszor]

not too sure on how to embed youtube videos but the answer is at 2:05 lol


Nvm it worked lol

 

[sandviper]

I don't wish injury, but I hope he is hurt. He was really slow last year to start, but then it was disclosed he had a foot fracture. Afterwards, he tore it up for about a couple months.

However, assuming he is healthy, this is pretty pathetic given his ice-time and the skill of his center.

 

[NobleSix]

"People just have the mindset that you just have to go hard all the time, but sometimes the best way to get open is just stopping and hiding out in the background and coming in at the right time. Its the same thing with going to the net. Sure it looks good if you're going to the net and working hard, but you're really just skating into traffic." - Max Pacioretty

lmao spoken like a true ghost.

 

[G0bias]

^That last line really sums it up nicely doesn't it.

 

[Basszor]

Yeah the first time i saw this video i understood all that went wrong with patches because he used to be hard on the puck and use is speed so much more to beat the Ds on the outside but now he just waits for it..... and its not helping.