There's a buzz that the San Jose Sharks might want to give veteran forward Max Pacioretty a shot with a professional tryout (PTO) contract. Even though Pacioretty hasn't played a full NHL season since his time with the Montreal Canadiens in 2015-16, he could be just what the Sharks need. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/real_max_miller/status/1824491561536852425'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Pacioretty could mentor for the Sharks' youngsters and a PTO would be a low-risk move that could pay off for both Pacioretty and the team, especially given his recent injury making inking the 35 year-old veteran to a one year-deal risky. Last season, he put up 4 goals and 19 assists in 47 games with the Washington Capitals. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/hlhouseofhockey/status/1825231968776401248'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> In a bottom-six role, he could provide the guidance and support that new kids on the block like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Thomas Bordeleau, and Ty Dellandrea need as they develop into players San Jose GM Mike Grier could build around. Source: Puck Reporter <a href='https://www.puckreporter.com/nhl/news/free-agent-max-pacioretty-linked-to-western-conference-team' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Free agent Max Pacioretty linked to Western Conference team</a>