"Michael Pezzetta The Leafs handed Pezzetta a two-year deal this offseason, so he's clearly a player they want around, but his $812K salary is fully buriable in the minors, so by no means is he guaranteed anything. Working in his favour, though, is that he plays a very specific role that Brad Treliving values and nobody else on the Leafs roster really brings."
"Notably, Pezzetta is also cheaper than some of the other veterans on the bubble who could be sitting out as healthy scratches. He can easily slot in as a 14th forward, but the Leafs would have to clear out a body to make it happen. Easton Cowan On the complete opposite spectrum of Pezzetta is Easton Cowan, who reportedly now weighs 190 pounds and stands 6'0, which is about 20 pounds heavier and an inch or two taller than when he was drafted."
The Maple Leafs have several bubble players competing to steal roster spots or earn first call-ups. Michael Pezzetta received a two-year deal and carries an $812K salary that can be buried in the minors, making his roster status uncertain. Pezzetta provides a unique defensive, physical forechecking role valued by Brad Treliving and can slot as a 14th forward if a roster spot opens. Easton Cowan has added size, reportedly 6'0 and 190 pounds, and projects as a potential top-six offensive option rather than a checking or fourth-line player. Cowan could be a candidate to play alongside John Tavares as a developing offensive partner.
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