Michael Pezzetta is undoubtedly part of that group, and he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the current season, which gives Kent Hughes even more reasons to trade him.
Before the start of training camp, I was personally ready to let him go through waivers if necessary, but his performance in yesterday's game greatly surprised me. He scored two goals and was the best player for the Habs.
Martin St-Louis said after the game that he is not at all surprised to see this. Michael Pezzetta is competitive and gives it his all every time he steps into the arena.
According to a href='https://www.tvasports.ca/experts/renaudlavoie' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Renaud Lavoie, there is demand for Pezzetta, primarily from Devils du New Jersey, the team against which he played well yesterday.
According to the journalist, there's no chance he wouldn't be claimed if Kent Hughes submits him to waivers. And the Devils would be very interested.
If a young player like Florian Xhekaj, Luke Tuch, or even Rafaël Harvey-Pinard upon his return pushes Michael Pezzetta out of the lineup, don't be surprised if he isn't placed on waivers.
Kent Hughes will certainly try to get a return for him instead of letting him leave for nothing. One thing's for sure, Michael Pezzetta is quite the warrior!
Source: Dans les Coulisses
Les Devils ont toujours été intéressés par Michael Pezzetta, dit Renaud Lavoie
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25 SEPTEMBRE | 224 ANSWERS Transaction between the Canadiens and the Devils involving Michael Pezzetta: the fit is good for Lavoie Do you think Michael Pezzetta is in his final moments with the Canadiens? | ||
Yes | 153 | 68.3 % |
No | 71 | 31.7 % |
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