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How the Mike Hoffman trade impacts Max Pacioretty



In the NHL, transactions start taking place, and the last deal with Mike Hoffman may bring more connections to Montreal Canadiens for Max Pacioretty.

NHL was kindled on Tuesday morning, and Montreal Canadiens were not its source. The morning began with senators from Ottawa who traded with Mike Hoffman from San Jose Sharks. For some, it was surprising, considering that there are ice problems now, but Pierre Dorion managed to find an eager one.


A few minutes later, it was announced that the sharks had flipped Hoffman to Florida. According to Christian Sportsnet, Pierre Dorion (Sens GM) contacted Dale Tallon (Panthers GM) about the transaction. The price at that time was too high, and Florida got an offer from San Jose.

Weighing different destinations for Max Pacioretty before trade and off season, Panthers were one of them. The 29-year-old has been connected with Florida for some time, but the contract will never be terminated. Chances are related to the starting price from Marc Bergevin.

Panthers have a pair of young centers that would look great in Habs uniforms such as Nick Bjugstad or Henrik Borgström. Tallon always seemed reluctant to give up any of them. Hoffman in Florida is likely to close Pacioretty's business from the very beginning. Captain Canadiens in Montreal is a better goal scorer, but Tallon was able to get the top six ahead for a pick pack.

Hoffman, finding a new home, places Pacioretty in the center of the storm for teams that want to win the left wing. His contract is still one of the best things to add, and Bergevin does not have to move it now. Habs could easily keep Pacioretty in the tab and perhaps return to trade next year.

The advantage of concluding a contract sooner than later is to get a full season of sniper talents. This may mean that some of the teams that are looking for help in scoring will be more proactive in the next few days. Who gets up is a secret.

Trading Pacioretta always seemed like the decision of the "first floor", which is to take place at the end of the week. Jeff Skinner is still there because Carolina Hurricanes want to shake their plans. While Bergevin can not sell Pacioretta for nothing less than what is worth it, he must be careful because it may be an option for "Plan B" for some.

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