"A lot of my game is being someone who is hard to play against, being someone that is defensively responsible, someone that a coach can trust. You're going to go out there and change the shift of a game with a big hit or a good forecheck."
"It's unfortunate in Pezzetta's case that he had to wait until the season was more or less out of reach to get his shot to make an impact, but there's no doubt that putting that jersey on for the first time will be a fulfilling feeling for him, and ideally, impress brass enough to give him a chance to crack the lineup next season."
The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Michael Pezzetta from the Toronto Marlies as the team struggles through an eight-game losing streak with playoff hopes diminished. Pezzetta, a 27-year-old forward who signed a two-year contract with the Leafs last summer, spent the season with the Marlies after clearing waivers. Originally from Toronto, he recorded four goals and ten points in 37 AHL games. The recall represents the Leafs' effort to evaluate AHL talent following their trade deadline selloff. Pezzetta emphasized his defensive responsibility and physical play style, hoping to make an impact despite the late-season timing of his opportunity.
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