Rumor: Max Pacioretty to LA Kings?

[Runner77]

The biggest takeaways from Bergevin scrum thread were these tweets posted by Milhouse40, Adam Michaels and The Great Schlemko (future Habs GM):







Who has it right: Bernstein or Dubé?

Given the new info provided by Martin McGuire on 98.5FM just now, looking like Danny Dubé's info is accurate.

McGuire says that at the TDL, the Pens were the closest to acquire Pacioretty. Now they were looking to trade Kessel in order to take a stab at Pacioretty. They may yet come circling back in but they aren't the closest to landing Pacioretty.

McGuire says that the most serious suitor are the LA Kings. He confirms that the Kings have been given permission to discuss with Pacioretty directly, which should occur in the next few days. McGuire asserts that Pacioretty will be flying to LA to meet with Kings management.

I have been skeptical about Martin McGuire as none of the rumors he's written about, have panned out. However, Dubé's comments are giving this credibility.

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[WinterLion]

Wake me up when he is actually traded.

 

[DavePeak]

Trade Out Da Captain'

 

[lo striver]

do Kings have any Quebecois players?

 

[Zorba]

Will be a Hab till next February at least

 

[NobleSix]

Canadiens trade Max Pacioretty to the LA Kings in exchange for Jeff Carter.

Another MB 1 for 1 classic. Enjoy.

 

[Kimota]

do Kings have any Quebecois players?

Luc Robitaille. He wants to make a comeback.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

do Kings have any Quebecois players?

Gabriel Vilard.

 

[sampollock]

Better be more then Muzzin

 

[Runner77]

do Kings have any Quebecois players?

Torrey Mitchell: Los Angeles Kings 2017 Roster

Don't know if he's a real Québécois, though.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Hard to believe these clowns traded PK and everyone who voted for him for Captain for 2 years of Pacioretty LOL

 

[sampollock]

Watch this never happen

 

[Masao]

Pacioretty and the third overall pick for Luc Robitaille, Tomas Sandstrom and Kelly Hrudey

 

[Draft]

I'm no Bergevin basher and I try to stay pretty positive, but I'll f***in lose it if there isn't a center coming back in this deal.

 

[Deebs]

Max for Vilardi and Claque... make it happen Bergy lol

 

[le_sean]

Good place for him. Excellent supporting cast and a team in desperate need for offence with a good amount of prospects. It makes a lot of sense.

 

[Zorba]

Watch this never happen

Why would you be surprised??
Plus we won’t get a Centre either via trade or ufa
Pleks doesn’t count

 

[Runner77]

MaxPac will fit right in. Everyone on the Kings is 6 feet or taller.

 

[Zorba]

Yet have a hell of a time scoring
Gimme skill any day. The nhl has changed

 

[DavePeak]

The most interesting prospects in teams that would be a good fit for Patches come either from L.A. or Florida, and Florida has Hoffman now... but... it just feels like a repeat of the trade deadline...

 

[Tyson]

I hope Pacioretty lands in a great spot. He is a class act who would really do well on a team with a solid supporting cast.

 

[sampollock]

MB will not move Maxy, and give us a song and dance of trades are hard

 

[Ozmodiar]

Rules for MB to follow here:
* it's 2018, not 2014, so no Dustin Brown, Jeff Carter
* get younger players, picks or prospects. Muzzin only slightly younger than Max, so too old.
* no more wingers

 

[Sterling Archer]

It’s not real until hockey gloves are spotted at the airport

 

[vokiel]

Sounds promising, Vilardi should be a prime target, but I have a feeling Bergevin just dropped his price and the rumors followed. (So no Vilardi)