NHL News: PTOs, Senators Vision, and Pacioretty Notes
Salary breakdown of Max Pacioretty new contract and some additional notes on it.
Two teams won’t be being anyone in on a PTO

John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said they likely won’t have any veterans on PTOs at training camp:  “We’ve talked to some players about that possibility, but right now we don’t foresee anything.”

Dan Murphy: From what knows, the Canucks won’t be bringing in anyone to training camp on a PTO.

Bruins, Oilers, and Islanders bringing in some PTOs

Michael Augello: Forwards Daniel Winnik and Lee Stempniak will be at the Boston Bruins training camp on a PTO.

Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have signed forward Alex Chiasson to a PTO.

Arthur Staple: Defenseman Luca Sbisa will be attending the New York Islanders training camp on a PTO.

The Senators vision

Breakdown of Pacioretty’s four-year deal with the Golden Knights

Pierre LeBrun: Salary cap breakdown for Max Pacioretty’s four-year contract extension:

2019-20: $10.5 million
2020-21: $7 million
2021-22: $5.25 million
2022-23: $5.25 million

The deal also carries a limited no-trade clause.

Cap Friendly: 36.54% tax in Vegas compared to 52.99% in Montreal.

John Shannon: Have been told that Pacioretty’s $7 million AVV is equivalent to $9.87 million in Montreal.

Arpon Basu: The Golden Knights were given permission to speak with Pacioretty about a contract extension before the deal went through. They needed to know that an extension could be reached before they would include Nick Suzuki in the deal.