Rumors continue to swirl from the land of bleu, blanc et rouge about the availability of their captain Max Pacioretty. The Anaheim Ducks in a “win now” mode, could use a five-time, 30 goal scorer. How can they bring in Patches to help win that second Cup for Anaheim?
It’s difficult for Anaheim Ducks fans to understand how the people of French-speaking Quebec Provence and the city of Montreal feel about the Canadiens. Their love for the bleu, blanc, et rouge is much larger than the game of hockey. Les Canadiens are a source of civic pride and a celebration of culture.
They don’t tolerate mediocrity, let alone the 2017-18 horror show which saw them finish with the third worst record in the league. Change is a coming in Montreal. because another 29-40-13 season is not going to fly with the fan base, the expect much more.
The Habs have won an NHL best 24 Stanley Cups. The most recent was 1993. They haven’t been close since that win more than 25 years ago. Thus comes the need to shake things up. Per media reports, that includes the Habs captain, Max Pacioretty.
“Habs general manager Marc Bergevin told his captain there will be no contract negotiation, and that his intention is to trade him as soon as possible.” an NHL revealed to Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic.
Clearly, Pacioretty’s days are numbered in Montreal but what will it take for the Anaheim Ducks to bring him to SoCal without giving up the farm?