Dallas Stars: Five Potential Players To Target At NHL Trade Deadline

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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 14: Max Pacioretty /

Max Pacioretty

Age: 29

Height/Weight: 6’2, 206 lb.

Years left on contract: UFA in 2019 offseason ($4.5 million)

Let me start by saying that I would openly welcome a trade for Max Pacioretty (as long as it’s for the right price).

At the age of 29, Pacioretty is in the prime of his NHL career. He’s posted 60+ points in each of his last four seasons with the Canadiens and is a staple in the Montreal offense.

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The thing about Pacioretty is he’s an excellent two-way player. Not only is he a powerful player in the offensive zone, but he’s also very effective on defense. He can also play on the power play and penalty kill. He already has a shorthanded goal this season along with 14 points on the power play.

Considering the Canadiens are suffering a down year after getting out to a slow start, rumors are starting to spread that Pacioretty could be trade bait. If the Dallas Stars could lock him up, Pacioretty would definitely give the team an extensive boost in all areas.

His contract isn’t entirely egregious and the Stars could definitely fit him into the fold. But considering he is another solid winger that adds firepower and can compete in a variety of situations, will his price be high also?

Montreal could still hold onto Pacioretty if the price isn’t right considering he still has a bright future ahead of him and is already a capable and determined leader.

But still, you can’t say that it wouldn’t be fun to see him skating alongside Jason Spezza on the second line all the while knowing that the Stars got a good deal for him. In addition to that, he could also be a part of the Stars’ future.

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