Maple Leafs Sign Pacioretty to Tryout Agreement

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed 35-year-old forward Max Pacioretty to a professional tryout agreement, with expectations that he will sign a full contract before the season starts. Pacioretty, who scored 23 points in 47 games for the Washington Capitals last season, has a history of injuries, including two Achilles tendon tears. Despite this, his experience and scoring ability make him a valuable addition as Toronto deals with salary cap constraints. The team is actively working on trades, potentially involving Nick Robertson, to create cap space. Pacioretty, a former prolific scorer, could compete for a top-six role and contribute on the power play if he proves his health. The Maple Leafs have also signed forward Steven Lorentz to a professional tryout earlier this month.