McKenzie: "McKenzie on Pacioretty: “It’s more likely than not that he gets traded today.”

[member 157595]

Sounds like Bergevin is about to win his first trade. I wouldn't give half what everyone is talking on this post. 0 for Nov. No thanks

He hosed us for Turtleneck at the trade deadline, so it's happened before.

 

[NobleSix]

Toronto Maple Leafs say no thanks; we do not want a self absorbed d-bag on our team.

Toronto was never an option anyway, but thanks letting us know pal

 

[Juxtaposer]

Pacioretty was top 3 in EVG, top10 in EVP and top20 in Total points the last 4 years before this one. Amazing how underrated and underappreciated he's become.

People **** on this guy and say he's worth nothing with no value so why wouldn't you want to add him on your team? He should come for peanuts and has tremendous upside at 4.5 Million assuming this last year was an abberation.

10 career goals in 38 career playoff games. Goes from a ~.75 PPG player in the regular season to a .5 PPG in the playoffs.

 

[Sugi21]

Considering he won't cost us anything and he fits with our small window of going for the Cup yes.

I wouldn't put too much faith in Kovy now but I guess we will just have to wait and see

 

[Critical13]

How's his playoff resume? I wasn't talking about regular season.

He's a lazy player that is tough to root for.

I don't think he's lazy, he's just lost a step. He still has an elite shot, and isn't awful defensively, although he was better when he was quicker. Very valuable player for teams lacking goalscoring. As much as Kings fans hate it, he's a good fit if they are looking to keep their window open.

 

[Hockeyholic]

I don't think he's lazy, he's just lost a step. He still has an elite shot, and isn't awful defensively, although he was better when he was quicker. Very valuable player for teams lacking goalscoring. As much as Kings fans hate it, he's a good fit if they are looking to keep their window open.

Again, how are his playoff stats? You keep cherry picking one of my statements and not answering said question.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

Again, how are his playoff stats? You keep cherry picking one of my statements and not answering said question.

He's awful in the playoffs.

But at 4.5 for one more season he is a very good scoring LW. He's fast, responsible defensively and can finish. He won't be the main component of a line but he can skate and shoot. He will get you 30+ goals. Don't expect more out of him though.

 

[Devilsrock17]

He's going to Los Angeles for Vilardi and Toffoli

 

[Little Psycho]

LA passes.

 

[fsanford]

He's awful in the playoffs.

But at 4.5 for one more season he is a very good scoring LW. He's fast, responsible defensively and can finish. He won't be the main component of a line but he can skate and shoot. He will get you 30+ goals. Don't expect more out of him though.

So that would him first or second on the kings in goal scoring.

He would be an asset, but it's the raise he will want at could be a deal breaker.

 

[Hockeyholic]

He's awful in the playoffs.

But at 4.5 for one more season he is a very good scoring LW. He's fast, responsible defensively and can finish. He won't be the main component of a line but he can skate and shoot. He will get you 30+ goals. Don't expect more out of him though.

Great. So what's the point of adding him ( LA I mean) if he is a playoff ghost?

 

[Habsddicted]

I should become an insider, I've got some great scoops for you guys.

Dahlin will more then likely be the first overall tonight.

 

[fsanford]

He's going to Los Angeles for Vilardi and Toffoli

Kings need scoring Toffoli should be good for 20 to 25 per year . Blake probably not going to ship anyone out from Kings top 6

 

[Little Psycho]

I'd rather overpay for Kovalchuk than trade assets. Kings need to keep all the assets they have.

This. That's what some fans are not getting. Kings fans are not saying he sucks it's just that we rather save assets than trade for a 30 year old.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

Great. So what's the point of adding him ( LA I mean) if he is a playoff ghost?

How many teams are looking to trade their 30+ goal scoring playoff warriors?

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

So that would him first or second on the kings in goal scoring.

He would be an asset, but it's the raise he will want at could be a deal breaker.

Understandable. I wouldn't be happy giving him much more than 6 million a season.

 

[CauZuki]

Toronto Maple Leafs say no thanks; we do not want a self absorbed d-bag on our team.

I'm no Pacioretty fan, but...This is not who he is at all...Unless are we talking about someone else?

 

[CauZuki]

Understandable. I wouldn't be happy giving him much more than 6 million a season.

You realize Alzner makes nearly 5M right? Cap just went up too...

 

[fsanford]

Understandable. I wouldn't be happy giving him much more than 6 million a season.

We have gone through a couple of Lombardi deals where he gave up good assets for 1 year rentals. Now fortunately I guess he was unable to sign them as they are causing the Oilers pain, but you gotta get a better return on assets.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

You realize Alzner makes nearly 5M right? Cap just went up too...

Alzner is extremely overpaid.

I wouldn't give Pacioretty more than 6.5 million. I don't think he brings much more than his goal scoring to the table. I'm sure he will get more and if my team was a goal scoring winger away from competing then he can be worth it. Montreal isn't in that position.

 

[QJL]

Toronto Maple Leafs say no thanks; we do not want a self absorbed d-bag on our team.

I know Max personally and you couldn’t be more off the mark.

 

[HabsQC]

Alzner is extremely overpaid.

I wouldn't give Pacioretty more than 6.5 million. I don't think he brings much more than his goal scoring to the table. I'm sure he will get more and if my team was a goal scoring winger away from competing then he can be worth it. Montreal isn't in that position.

He's actually very capable on the defensive end. He played a lot with Plekanec on the PK these last years

 

[bleedgreen]

Not sure why everyone is so sure LA. They’ve been just as rumored if not more so to be pursuing Kovy and then Skinner from what I’ve seen.

Ive seen more rumors of Max headed to Florida than LA.

Never mind, just saw the extension rumor. My bad.

 

[ffh]

Toronto Maple Leafs say no thanks; we do not want a self absorbed d-bag on our team.

If works for your coach

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Toronto Maple Leafs say no thanks; we do not want a self absorbed d-bag on our team.

He'd be right at home in Toronto then lol