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Max Pacioretty Retires After 17 NHL Seasons, Joins Michigan Staff

The former Canadiens captain chose a role at his alma mater to be closer to family.

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Dec 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty (67) skates after the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Michigan announced Pacioretty will serve as special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato.
  • Pacioretty said he is excited to help develop the next generation of players in a statement released by the university.
  • The 36-year-old concludes his career with 335 goals and 681 points in 939 regular-season games and 58 points in 89 playoff appearances.
  • He delivered a late-career playoff spark for Toronto in 2025, recording 8 points in 11 games, including the series-clinching goal against Ottawa.
  • Injuries, including two Achilles tendon tears, shaped his final seasons, and multiple teams’ offseason interest was reported before he chose Michigan.