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Marc Bergevin expects Max Pacioretty to be with the Canadiens in 2018-19

While meeting the press to discuss Friday night’s exchange of Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi, Marc Bergevin discussed Max Pacioretty’s status for next season:

Pacioretty had been rumoured to be available in trade with one year left on his contract, and as the season wound down it seemed unlikely that the captain would return after the summer. However, since then Pacioretty has publicly stated his desire to stay, and now Bergevin suggests he will may not be moved this off-season after all.

The possibility always exists that an offer will be made that brings about a trade, but the general manager is now on record saying that Pacioretty’s return is a likely scenario.

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