The Montreal Canadiens have traded Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Tomas Tatar, prospect Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick. Additionally, Montreal will retain 10% of Pacioretty’s remaining contract, and Vegas will be retaining 9.434% of Tatar’s salary.
Pacioretty is expected to sign a long-term extension with the Golden Knights.