Michael Pezzetta - NHL News & Rumors

Hits waivers for AHL assignment Pezzetta was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sportsreports Sunday.

Impact Pezzetta joined the Maple Leafs after spending the vast majority of last year with the Canadiens as a healthy scratch. He only got in 25 games with Montreal last year and did not record a point in a single one. The 27-year-old will now likely head to the AHL, where if he suits up for a game, will be the first AHL action he's seen since the 2021-22 season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Preseason Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings - October 4, 2025

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Hidden Game: Michael Pezzetta pounds message home as Leafs' scrubs school Canadiens in laugher Hidden Game- Michael Pezzetta pounds message home as Leafs’ scrubs school Canadiens in laugher

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Maple Leafs Media Availability | Pregame at Montreal Canadiens | September 25, 2025

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Michael Pezzetta | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Michael Pezzetta speaks with the media ahead of Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • NHL.COM

Michael Pezzetta | Maple Leafs Media Availability presented by Rogers | Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic | Toronto Maple Leafs Michael Pezzetta speaks with the media at the Rogers Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

'I Found My Way Down To The Locker Rooms': Michael Pezzetta Reminisces On Moments As A Young Maple Leafs Fan Michael Pezzetta is still pinching himself after signing a two-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this summer.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Michael Pezzetta Among Maple Leafs Spotted As Guest At Team's Hockey School This Summer Michael Pezzetta is already showing love to Toronto Maple Leafs fans.

JULY 26, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Michael Pezzetta knows the road to a job with Leafs will be hard Being a hometown player won't guarantee anyone a spot on a competitive Toronto roster so the physical winger is ready for battle.

JULY 5, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Why Toronto-Born Michael Pezzetta Signed A Two-Year Contract With Maple Leafs: 'I Couldn't Pass Up On That' Michael Pezzetta is living his childhood dream.

JULY 3, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Michael Pezzetta knows the road to a job with Leafs will be hard Being a hometown player won't guarantee anyone a spot on a competitive Toronto roster so the physical winger is ready for battle.

JULY 2, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Four Players The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forwards Michael Pezzetta, Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Travis Boyd and re-signed defenseman Dakota Mermis,...

JULY 2, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Michael Pezzetta coming home to Maple Leafs on two-year deal Toronto added a physical winger as free agency opened, taking him from their division rivals in Montreal to keep beefing up.

JULY 1, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Report: Maple Leafs Sign Former Canadiens Forward Michael Pezzetta To Two-Year, $1.575 Million Contract The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly made their first free-agent signing.

JULY 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Gets two-year deal Pezzetta signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Pezzetta did not record a point with Montreal over 25 regular-season appearances last season but had 73 hits while playing in a minimal role, often serving as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old will bring needed physicality and grit to Toronto's fourth line, but he could be in and out of the lineup in 2025-26 as he was with the Habs last season.

JULY 1, 2025 • 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.

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 12, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MICHAEL PEZZETTA NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES