A Fan Favorite Could Be Leaving the Montreal Canadiens Shortly, According to Bob Hartley
The excellent Bob Hartley has indeed made a statement that says a lot about one of the Montreal Canadiens' fan favorites.
Michael Pezzetta, who became a real fan favorite during the Canadiens' 2021 training camp, particularly due to his energy, is said to be on the verge of leaving the team.
This is what many experts, including Bob Hartley, believe, as he recently mentioned that, in his opinion, Pezzetta's days in Montreal are numbered.
The end is near for Michael Pezzetta, unfortunately
See the relevant excerpt:
«You feel bad for him.
You know, you feel sorry for him. I have a lot of respect for Michael Pezzetta.
Laine is back, it's perfect to keep the good old Pezz as the 13th forward, but if another situation like this happens..
I hope they put the good old Pezz on waivers, and call up a Joshua Roy, call up an Owen Beck, whatever.»
- Bob Hartley, on the airwaves of BPM Sports
You know, you feel sorry for him. I have a lot of respect for Michael Pezzetta.
Laine is back, it's perfect to keep the good old Pezz as the 13th forward, but if another situation like this happens..
I hope they put the good old Pezz on waivers, and call up a Joshua Roy, call up an Owen Beck, whatever.»
- Bob Hartley, on the airwaves of BPM Sports
He also adds this:
«We're not inventing anything here, it won't be today's breaking news, but I think Pezzetta's time with the Canadiens is limited.»
Do you also believe that Pezzetta's days in Montreal are numbered?
Michael Pezzetta's ice time in January:
- January 3, 2025 vs Chicago Blackhawks: 5 minutes and 49 seconds
- January 4, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche: 4 minutes and 32 seconds
- January 6, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks: 3 minutes and 58 seconds
- January 10, 2025 vs Washington Capitals: 3 minutes and 5 seconds
- January 14, 2025 vs Utah Hockey Club: 3 minutes and 50 seconds
- January 3, 2025 vs Chicago Blackhawks: 5 minutes and 49 seconds
- January 4, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche: 4 minutes and 32 seconds
- January 6, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks: 3 minutes and 58 seconds
- January 10, 2025 vs Washington Capitals: 3 minutes and 5 seconds
- January 14, 2025 vs Utah Hockey Club: 3 minutes and 50 seconds
I believe this says everything we need to know about his role with the Montreal Canadiens.
In a situation where the Canadiens lose a Patrik Laine, or even an Emil Heineman, it would indeed probably be preferable to call up a Joshua Roy or an Owen Beck, rather than giving Pezzetta 3 minutes.
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| Yes | 2384 | 88 % |
| No, we should keep him | 325 | 12 % |
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