Tuesday Habs Headlines: Au Revoir, Pacioretty

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• A day after the Canadiens dealt Max Pacioretty, what’s left on this roster and what could we expect to see this season? [TSN]
• Pacioretty embraced the role of captain, and understood what it truly meant to be a leader despite the drama and pressure of the position. [NHL]
• First P.K. Subban, now Pacioretty. Should fans be concerned about Carey Price’s future in Montreal? [TSN]
• The Canadiens paid tribute to their captain in a heartfelt goodbye:/

Merci, Max. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/uo6C5bK7OI

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 10, 2018

• Nick Suzuki could be the defining piece of the deal, and he’s a talent fans should be excited for. [Sportsnet]
• Captaincy is now at the forefront of the Canadiens to-do list. [Sportsnet]
• Speaking of potential captains: Weber gave an update on his recovery. [NHL]
• Michael McCarron is the final Habs RFA to sign an extension with the club/

Extremely excited and honored about being back with the @CanadiensMTL for one more year!! pic.twitter.com/DJDmWj7gPn

— Michael McCarron (@MacAttackUSA93) September 10, 2018

Around the league and elsewhere

• What does Pacioretty mean for his new club in Vegas? [SB Nation]
• George McPhee was quick to sign his new forward to an extension:/

We may have only met late last night

but when you know

you knowhttps://t.co/nYBSC16EdQ

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) September 10, 2018

• The Golden Knights will not go with a captain this season despite acquiring a former NHL one in the trade. [theScore]
• John Tavares believes William Nylander will attend Leafs camp, despite issues with contract negotiations. [NHL]/