Max Pacioretty looks to be hanging up his skates and moving onto the next chapter of his hockey career, only not as a player.
According to analyst Nick Alberga, the 36-year-old winger has taken on a role with the University of Michigan.
Did the Oilers miss an opportunity to bring in Pacioretty on a PTO? Or, was it best someone his age and with his injury history not be on the Oilers' radar?
Max Pacioretty Appears to Be Retiring, Joins University of Michigan
After much speculation, Max Pacioretty appears to be retiring from the NHL to pursue opportunities at the University of Michigan.