Darren Dreger has just confirmed the rumor regarding the signing of Max Pacioretty

Renowned insider Darren Dreger has just confirmed the rumor regarding the imminent signing of Max Pacioretty.

This has indeed been circulating for a few weeks now, but it seems to be on the verge of being confirmed.

Max Pacioretty is really about to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the arch-rivals of the Montreal Canadiens, according to Darren Dreger

Check out his post.

When an insider like Darren Dreger makes such a post, it usually means it's already done and the official announcement will follow.

It will be really special to see the former Montreal Canadiens captain in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform, but we genuinely wish him a good season, as he's been plagued by injuries in recent years.

Pacioretty, 35 years old, has recorded 63 points in his last 91 NHL games, including 23 points in 47 games last season.

Another big update from insider Frank Seravalli:

More details to follow.

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