Confirmed with Link: Max Pacioretty for 2019 2nd rd, Nick Suzuki, and Tomas Tatar - UPDATE: Pacioretty extends 7m x 4

[theslatcher]

Of course they are streaky, but when Max is cold it's not just that he isn't scoring...he's generally doing absolutely nothing useful out there during his cold streaks. He earned the nickname 'floating captain' amongst our fanbase for a reason in recent seasons.

idk when he wasn't producing for us he was generating a lot of shots, & has been great on the forecheck.

 

[ottawa]

Of course they are streaky, but when Max is cold it's not just that he isn't scoring...he's generally doing absolutely nothing useful out there during his cold streaks. He earned the nickname 'floating captain' amongst our fanbase for a reason in recent seasons.

Never heard that, it's made up. Not sure why you're here bashing a Vegas player on the Vegas board as well, there's an out of town thread on our habs board. I guess if it strokes your ego, why not.

I'm also a habs fan btw

 

[theslatcher]

Never heard that, it's made up. Not sure why you're here bashing a Vegas player on the Vegas board as well, there's an out of town thread on our habs board. I guess if it strokes your ego, why not.

I'm also a habs fan btw

Googled it and only showed up 2 sbhatt posts(one which he then said he'd thank a guy if he punched Patches in the face...) and 1 random tweet who might have written it to refer to having no captain.

Happy that Patches has gotten going finally production-wise & that Tatar has done great for the Habs as he never was able to find his game in Vegas.

 

[ottawa]

Googled it and only showed up 2 sbhatt posts(one which he then said he'd thank a guy if he punched Patches in the face...) and 1 random tweet who might have written it to refer to having no captain.

Happy that Patches has gotten going finally production-wise & that Tatar has done great for the Habs as he never was able to find his game in Vegas.

Doesn't sound like you're happy he's doing well, you sound a little pathetic coming here and downplaying the floating captain during his time of success tbh.

 

[theslatcher]

Doesn't sound like you're happy he's doing well, you sound a little pathetic coming here and downplaying the floating captain during his time of success tbh.

I guess you assumed I was sbhatt, who's the one who came here talking shit about Max, calling him the "floating captain", etc. because I quoted you?

I'm a Vegas fan who wants Max to keep rolling, as we've been needing our forwards to get it going(minus the meat grinder line as they have always been A+)

 

[ottawa]

I guess you assumed I was sbhatt, who's the one who came here talking **** about Max, calling him the "floating captain", etc. because I quoted you?

I'm a Vegas fan who wants Max to keep rolling, as we've been needing our forwards to get it going(minus the meat grinder line as they have always been A+)

my b

 

[Boris Zubov]

Of course they are streaky, but when Max is cold it's not just that he isn't scoring...he's generally doing absolutely nothing useful out there during his cold streaks. He earned the nickname 'floating captain' amongst our fanbase for a reason in recent seasons.

Do you also call Carey Price the "Bloated Goalie" since he signed that deal & can't stop a beach ball?

 

[IceNeophyte]

I've watched him play a lot of hockey, and this is what he normally does...looks like a 50 goal scorer for 6-8 games, then looks like a 4th liner for 6-8 games.

Good day, sir,

I'm normally not much of a spelling Nazi, but in regards to your screen name, I couldn't help but notice that you've spelled "asshat" wrong.

He's not looked like a fourth liner at any time during his cold scoring streak. works the boards as hard as anyone, hasn't shown the fear of being hit that habs fans seem to love clowning about. His problem was a line problem, not a Max problem, and the line has started to get it together.

 

[Vegan Knight]

I don't think Pacioretty scoring goals has been in doubt. I think it was clear he would start at some point.

My issue would probably be that he's going to be the highest paid player on the team and he isn't the type of player who can drive a line and needs to rely on linemates to help him get going.

 

[Vegas Mac]

I have a strong dislike for fans of other teams trying to keep their "fanbase take" on a player going in a new location with a different fan base. It strikes me as petty and irritates me to no end.

Patches is going to do a lot of great things in Vegas. I like how he's come in here and busted his rear end doing everything the staff wants of him, and I think not only will that continue, but he'll improve as a player here. Far as I'm concerned his ex-team haters can suck it. Their worst fears are probably going to come true, i.e. him finding a new level of success with us.

 

[LaP]

I don't think Pacioretty scoring goals has been in doubt. I think it was clear he would start at some point.

My issue would probably be that he's going to be the highest paid player on the team and he isn't the type of player who can drive a line and needs to rely on linemates to help him get going.

He can drive a line in the regular season. I mean he did 37 goals and 67 points playing with David Desharnais and Dale Weise ... What remains to be seen is if can he drive a line in playoffs.

 

[yianik]

Habs fan in peace.

When the trade happened I posted here that you had gotten a good player who will score for you. We needed to let him go because of our circumstances.

I am guessing there was some anxiety for a bit for you, but now you see what Patches can do offensively.

Anyway, glad to see he is putting the puck in the net, hopefully it's a win - win for both teams.

 

[theslatcher]

He can drive a line in the regular season. I mean he did 37 goals and 67 points playing with David Desharnais and Dale Weise ... What remains to be seen is if can he drive a line in playoffs.

Doesn't have to drive the 2nd line for us as Tuch is the one driving that line.

 

[GKG18]

...but, man, that release.....

 

[OldCraig71]

...but, man, that release.....

One of the most effortless looking and very best shot releases in the league.

 

[Tonneau]

One of the most effortless looking and very best shot releases in the league.

There's a reason why he was one of the top scorers in the league for a few years.

 

[OldCraig71]

There's a reason why he was one of the top scorers in the league for a few years.

There are many things we disliked about Pacioretty as habs fans and both he and the fans needed a change but no one will ever question his ability to shoot the puck.

 

[Sun God Nika]

anyone know if he gonna be out long term or not?

 

[BattleBorn]

anyone know if he gonna be out long term or not?

Every VGK injury is a secret for some reason.

Luckily, Las Vegas is the front line of sports wagering, so hopefully we transition into the team being less secretive with injuries.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Every VGK injury is a secret for some reason.

Luckily, Las Vegas is the front line of sports wagering, so hopefully we transition into the team being less secretive with injuries.

very stupid imho, people have fantasy teams.

 

[Habaneros]

anyone know if he gonna be out long term or not?

If i was a betting man, i say in the neighborhood of 6 to 12 weeks...I have seen his past knee injuries(in Mtl)..and when i seen the video the other night i said that's bad news...

 

[Asamu]

Great playoff from Pacioretty. It was definitely the best playoff of his career. Too bad he wasn't able to get that energy going with the habs. I'm still struck by that 3rd period seriously... Best of luck for next year!

 

[ChanceVegas]

Great playoff from Pacioretty. It was definitely the best playoff of his career. Too bad he wasn't able to get that energy going with the habs. I'm still struck by that 3rd period seriously... Best of luck for next year!

Patches has definitely proven to be a core piece going forward. He's built some great chemistry with Stas and Stone.

 

[BattleBorn]

Patches has definitely proven to be a core piece going forward. He's built some great chemistry with Stas and Stone.

He wasn't exactly at his best in Game 7 if you watch, I remember saying something like "f***ing Patches" at least 4 times in the 3rd and OT, but he's definitely core and I don't think it's got anything to do with his reputation.

Someday I'll get enough alcohol to watch the third period and OT again, but I recall he was a little suspect.

 

[hangman005]

He wasn't exactly at his best in Game 7 if you watch, I remember saying something like "****ing Patches" at least 4 times in the 3rd and OT, but he's definitely core and I don't think it's got anything to do with his reputation.

Someday I'll get enough alcohol to watch the third period and OT again, but I recall he was a little suspect.

I watch it every night in my nightmares. Walking down the road and a horn beeps and I get flashbacks and collapse on the ground curl up in a ball in cry.

Well not quite... But I don't know if it is possibly to be drunk enough without dying to watch that 3rd period again.