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Bergevin says Pacioretty asked for trade several times last season

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The trade that sent Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights early Monday morning apparently was a long time coming.

Speaking at the Montreal Canadiens annual golf tournament on Monday, general manager Marc Bergevin told reporters that Pacioretty requested a trade last season on more than one occasion, according to TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie.

Bergevin added that while Pacioretty requested a move, he didn't disclose to the 29-year-old that he had intentions of trading him, according to TSN's John Lu.

Canadiens owner Geoff Molson backed Bergevin's claim, refuting previous assertions by Pacioretty and his agent that he did not ask for a trade, and that he wanted to be a Canadien long term.

Meanwhile, with Pacioretty no longer in the picture, Bergevin says the team will take a few weeks to decide on a new captain, according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

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