"I wasn't sure if he was going to or not, but he wants to make a statement. I know his minutes were limited because of the penalties, but every time he was out there, he made an impact, I thought. He was physical. He got into a fight. He did a good job. I'm very happy for him and proud of him."
"Super stoked. Being from Toronto, growing up, all these moments when I was young. It's super exciting. I could barely sleep last night."
Michael Pezzetta made his Toronto Maple Leafs debut following the team's trade deadline acquisitions. In his first game, Pezzetta dropped the gloves with Jeffrey Viel just one second into the contest, delivering strong punches and firing up the crowd during the Maple Leafs' 6-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Coach Craig Berube praised Pezzetta's physical play and impact despite limited minutes due to penalties, noting he made a statement every time he was on the ice. Pezzetta, who previously played 201 NHL games with the Montreal Canadiens, expressed excitement about playing for his hometown team. The 28-year-old was signed to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $812,000 and is expected to remain in the lineup on the fourth line.
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