UFA Max Pacioretty Makes Huge Decision
Per analyst and Leafs Morning Take host Nick Alberga, the 36-year-old has taken on another job outside the NHL and "appears to be hanging up his skates."
Despite interest from multiple clubs over the summer, Max Pacioretty appears to be hanging up his skates.
— Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) September 29, 2025
He is now working with the University of Michigan.
Pacioretty is now working with the University of Michigan, where he spent his lone college season back in 2007-08 before turning pro.
He spent last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs after going to camp a year ago on a PTO, then signing a standard contract of $873,000 for the season. He played only 37 games, recording just 13 points, but his impact was felt significantly on the ice, particularly by opponents. Patches handed out plenty of punishment, with 105 hits, many of them devastating.
Max Pacioretty lands a heavy hit on Jack Hughes 👀 pic.twitter.com/k2TNLeqzJU
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 11, 2024
In the playoffs, he made his presence felt as well, even on the scoresheet, with eight points in 11 games, along with 61 hits.
Max Pacioretty with the hit at one end and the assist at the other.
— Rink Rat Report (@RinkRatReport) May 6, 2025
William Nylander's patience here is crazy. It's his game right now, everyone else is just renting the space pic.twitter.com/6hHZhmyTRr
If this is really the end of his 17-year career, Pacioretty finishes with 335 goals and 346 assists for 681 points in 939 games. He added another 28 goals in 89 playoff games.
Photo: © Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
