WG
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And this is why Bergy needs to go. A new guy (or an acting GM) can make whatever trade is needed for the best future return and not be concerned about the optics of trading Max and not getting immediate help back. Team is in the gutter this year, so getting a current roster player should not make any difference. Rather aim higher for a really good prospect who can play 1-2 C or 1-2 LD plus pick(s). TSN was talking about Thomas + Kyrou for Max, Habs should take that and run. There are UFA wingers available so team can sign Kane, JVR or Neal in the offseason, start '18-19 having converted Max to JVR (for example) plus you've added guy(s) who will help in 18-19 or 19-20.You can't trade Pacioretty and not get anything tangible at the NHL level.
There's no way they can do that
If they move Pacioretty, there has to be a young established player coming back as part of the deal
No way you move your captain and best goal scorer for "maybes"
And as noted above, teams adding Max for a playoff drive are not going to give current useful pieces back so your best bet at value is a guy close, but not yet in the NHL.