Should not be a fantast option.
If you own Pacioretty, start him.
Stay tuned for an update prior to game time.
Sounds like this injury is merely short term. For the full Habs lines, see the link above in the navigation.
Day-to-day is certainly a better update than his initial diagnosis of a fractured wrist. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Through the team's first seven games, Pacioretty has been one of the team's bright spots, scoring two goals and five points. Stay tuned for a further update from the team as he definitely is an impact player.
Pacioretty moves down to the third line. Through his first three games he scored a goal and two points. Look for him to add some spark to his new line.
No fantasy hockey value while in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value while on waivers.
Pacioretty scored 14 goals and 24 points in only 37 games last season. If healthy, the top-line left wing could come close to 30 goals if he plays with Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta for a full season.
Picard will work hard to make the team but acknowledges it will be an uphill battle. In 43 games with Monteal last season, the 26-year-old scored three goals and five assists.
