{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With training camps around the NHL about to begin, many players still on the UFA market could take a professional tryout to further their career. The San Jose Sharks should consider giving a PTO to former Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 35-year-old winger is in the late stages of his NHL career. He's dealt with two Achilles tears and is still a productive player. In 47 games with the Capitals last season, Pacioretty scored four goals and 19 assists. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While he's not the same as he once was on the Montreal Canadiens or Vegas Golden Knights, bringing in the 2007 first-round pick on a PTO will allow the Sharks to have no commitment to him on the roster. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Like Justin Bailey before last season, the Sharks could also sign him to an AHL deal should he be okay with playing in the minors." } }, { "id": "zauwt9d9-wjf1k1dv", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/prostockhockey/status/1762283236187611584", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1762283236187611584", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Just two seasons ago, Pacioretty was scoring at a significant clip. With the Golden Knights in 21-22, the winger scored 19 goals in 39 games. He also had 18 assists. While injuries have slowed his abilities, he hasn't lost his shot. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If the Sharks were to give Pacioretty a PTO and made the roster, he would be a perfect veteran third-line winger who can also play on the second powerplay unit. He could also provide veteran leadership to a young team, as he was the captain of the Canadiens from 2015-2018." } }, { "id": "g6c23oyd-i47okp8w", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/CamandStrick/status/1745620436979798045", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1745620436979798045", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He has scored over 30 goals in a single season six times in his career and has scored 330 in 902 games. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While there are a lot of forwards on the Sharks assumed training camp roster, adding Pacioretty to the mix will bring even more competition. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks Trade Candidates: Klim Kostin" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks President Teases Renovations To SAP Center" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks History: San Jose Signs Niklas Hjalmarsson To Offer Sheet" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "BREAKING: Sharks Sign Former 2015 First-Round Pick To AHL Deal" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Maple Leafs Change Captain; Sharks Have Done It Twice Before" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former NHL Head Coach Raises Sharks Expectations" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Follow Max on Twitter: @Real_Max_Miller" ] } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTkwNDcwMzA3MzkwODQw/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "The Hockey News" } } ] }

PTO Candidates: Sharks Should Try Out Max Pacioretty