Michael Pezzetta - NHL News & Rumors

Plays in 200th career game Pezzetta's appearance in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs was his 200th career game.

Impact Pezzetta has had to scratch and claw for every second of ice time this year. He's failed to record a point in 25 outings while averaging a mere 5:56 of ice time. Pezzetta has added 73 hits, 24 PIM and 14 shots on net, so toughness is about the only thing he has to offer. He'll likely lose his place in the lineup once Emil Heineman (undisclosed) can return, though Ivan Demidov (not injury related) could bump Pezzetta out once he has his work visa.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in 200th career game Pezzetta's appearance in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs was his 200th career game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta Takes Down Senators' Hayden Hodgson In Big Tilt

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

Canadiens: 3 Takeaways From A Heartbreaking Loss The Montreal Canadiens got some reinforcements to take on the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night, as Patrik Laine was back in the lineup. Unf...

MARCH 13 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Ready to rock Pezzetta (lower body) will play against Calgary on Saturday, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Impact Pezzetta will probably occupy a bottom-six role after missing the last six games due to an injury. He hasn't earned a point in 14 appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal and 36 hits. Pezzetta will replace Patrik Laine (illness) in Saturday's lineup.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Pezzetta (lower body) will miss Thursday's clash against Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

Impact Pezzetta hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 2. He has no points, 10 PIM and 36 hits in 14 appearances with the Canadiens this season. Pezzetta will be in the mix for a fourth-line spot once he's healthy, but there's no guarantee the 26-year-old will draw into the lineup even when he's an option.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Pezzetta (lower body) will not be in the lineup Monday versus the Sabres.

Impact Pezzetta's next chance to return to the lineup will come Thursday in Edmonton. The 26-year-old has not recorded a point and has a minus-4 rating over 14 outings in 2024-25.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Pezzetta (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Buffalo.

Impact Pezzetta will miss his fourth straight game. He is day-to-day, but it remains unclear when he will return to the lineup. Pezzetta hasn't earned a point in 14 appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal and 36 hits.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Pezzetta (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks, per the NHL media site.

Impact Pezzetta is set to miss his third straight game. He has practiced earlier in the week in a non-contact capacity. Pezzetta may not be a regular in the Canadiens' lineup once healthy, as he has often been scratched this season.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Pezzetta (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Carolina.

Impact Pezzetta will miss his second straight game due to injury but participated in Tuesday's optional practice while wearing a non-contact jersey. He has appeared in 14 games this season and could continue to struggle to crack Montreal's lineup once he is healthy.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Pezzetta (lower body) won't play against Ottawa on Saturday, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

Impact Pezzetta will miss at least one game after returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break with an injury. He hasn't earned a point in 14 appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal and 36 hits.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Tuesday Pezzetta is not available for Tuesday's practice due to a lower-body injury and will be evaluated on a daily basis.

Impact Pezzetta has been held off the scoresheet while averaging 5:37 of ice time through 14 appearances this season. If he's unable to play Saturday in Ottawa, Montreal will have to make a recall -- the club currently has 12 forwards and six blueliners on its roster.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling for spot in lineup Pezzetta has been scratched in four of the Canadiens' last five games after sitting out Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Devils.

Impact With Owen Beck up from AHL Laval, Pezzetta is once again mainly in the press box. Even when he plays, Pezzetta gets minimal ice time -- he's averaging just 5:37 per game this season. He's failed to record a point while logging just seven shots on net, 36 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating. The Canadiens don't seem interested in waiving him, but a path to a significant ice time isn't open, so Pezzetta is best left on the waiver wire in virtually all fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gets playing time as fill-in Pezzetta has played in three straight games after suiting up in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Patrik Laine (illness) has been out for those games, giving Pezzetta a chance to suit up. While he's been listed on the second line officially, Pezzetta has logged an average of 4:46 of ice time across those three games, adding three shots on net and nine hits. He has no points and 18 hits through six outings this season, and he'll likely return to the press box once Laine is healthy enough to play again.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

No action since late October Pezzetta was scratched for the 18th consecutive game in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Pezzetta stayed on the roster over Joshua Roy when Patrik Laine returned to action Dec. 3 against the Islanders. Still, Pezzetta is functioning as a 13th forward and hasn't seen game action since Oct. 27 against the Flyers. He'd require waivers to be sent to AHL Laval for anything other than a conditioning stint. Pezzetta has played at least 50 games in each of the past three seasons, but it'll be nearly impossible for him to reach that mark in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is sitting Michael Pezzetta a good move by the Canadiens? | HI/O Bonus The feisty forward was a healthy scratch in 13 of the team's first 16 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Serving as extra forward Pezzetta has played in three of the Canadiens' first 12 games after sitting out Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Pezzetta's three appearances so far correspond with Juraj Slafkovsky's absence with an upper-body injury. That pretty clearly paints the picture of Pezzetta being purely an injury replacement at forward. He has no points, one shot on goal, nine hits, four PIM and two blocked shots so far. Aside from injuries, Pezzetta could eventually offer a challenge to Emil Heineman or Oliver Kapanen for a fourth-line spot. When in the lineup, Pezzetta offers hits and PIM, but he's never had more than 15 points in a single season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stu Cowan: Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta embraces his fourth-line role But as a youngster growing up in Toronto, Pezzetta was an offensive star — and there's video to prove it in new Habs docuseries on Crave.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Hidden Game: Michael Pezzetta shines in a dull match as Canadiens shut out Devils Montreal 3, New Jersey 0. St. Louis gave fourth line "a chance to prove ourselves," he says, with former Hab Jake Allen in the Devils' net.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Set for training camp Pezzetta (upper body) is expected to be fully fit ahead of training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports Monday.

Impact Pezzetta suited up in 61 games for the Habs last season in which he tallied three goals and nine helpers while dishing out 242 hits and 29 blocks. Despite not playing in a full 82 games, the gritty center still finished in the top 10 in the NHL in hits. Given his limited offensive upside, Pezzetta won't be much of a target in most fantasy formats but could certainly offer some value in banger formats.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta has some thoughts about Montreal taxes "Where's all the money?"

JULY 29, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Michael Pezzetta cuts his hair for a good cause | Montréal Canadiens The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

JULY 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

New haircut for Michael Pezzetta | Montréal Canadiens Michael Pezzetta cuts his hair for a good cause

APRIL 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Won't return to Tuesday's game Pezzetta (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Red Wings.

Impact Pezzetta will end the campaign with 12 points in 61 appearances. He rarely saw anything more than fourth-line minutes with the Canadiens this season. Pezzetta is under contract for 2024-25, so he should be in contention to once again fill a bottom-six spot.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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