"Super stoked. Being from Toronto growing up, I've wanted to put this jersey on my whole life. I've just got to pinch myself. I am super excited. I could barely sleep last night. It's crazy. Sundin was my favourite player growing up. I wore #13 all of the time because of him."
"Definitely energy and physicality. That has been my role over the last four years when I was in Montreal. I am excited to do that and to prove to myself that I still belong here."
"He is pretty positive. He is a good leader. He leads us in a very positive way. Hopefully, I can help him break that drought tonight."
Michael Pezzetta makes his Toronto Maple Leafs debut tonight against the Anaheim Ducks as the team seeks to break an eight-game losing streak. Pezzetta, a Toronto native, expresses excitement about fulfilling a lifelong dream of wearing the Leafs jersey. Bo Groulx, another call-up from the Marlies, joins Pezzetta and faces his former organization. Pezzetta plans to bring energy and physicality to the ice, roles he developed during four years with Montreal. Groulx holds positive memories of his time with Anaheim and maintains respect for the organization. Auston Matthews continues his 12-game goal-scoring drought, though teammate Easton Cowan notes Matthews maintains a positive leadership approach.
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