Pezzetta was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta joined the Maple Leafs after spending the vast majority of last year with the Canadiens as a healthy scratch. He logged only 25 games with Montreal last year and did not record a single point. The 27-year-old will now likely head to the AHL Toronto. It would be his first AHL game since 2021-22 if he ends up suiting up for the minor-league club.

Pezzetta signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta did not record a point with Montreal over 25 regular-season appearances last season but had 73 hits while playing in a minimal role, often serving as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old will bring needed physicality and grit to Toronto's fourth line, but he could be in and out of the lineup in 2025-26 as he was with the Habs last season.

Pezzetta's appearance in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs was his 200th career game.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta has had to scratch and claw for every second of ice time this year. He's failed to record a point in 25 outings while averaging a mere 5:56 of ice time. Pezzetta has added 73 hits, 24 PIM and 14 shots on net, so toughness is about the only thing he has to offer. He'll likely lose his place in the lineup once Emil Heineman (undisclosed) can return, though Ivan Demidov (not injury related) could bump Pezzetta out once Demidov has his work visa.

Pezzetta (lower body) will play against Calgary on Saturday, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will return to action after missing the last six games due to an injury. He hasn't earned a point in 14 appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal and 36 hits. Pezzetta will replace Patrik Laine (illness) in Saturday's lineup.

Pezzetta (lower body) will miss Thursday's clash against Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 2. He has no points, 10 PIM and 36 hits in 14 appearances with the Canadiens this season. Pezzetta will be in the mix for a fourth-line spot once he's healthy, but there's no guarantee the 26-year-old will draw into the lineup even when he's an option.

Pezzetta (lower body) will not be in the lineup Monday versus the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta's next chance to return to the lineup will come Thursday in Edmonton. The 26-year-old has not recorded a point and has a minus-4 rating over 14 outings in 2024-25.

Pezzetta (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will miss his fourth straight game. He is day-to-day, but it remains unclear when he will return to the lineup. Pezzetta hasn't earned a point in 14 appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal and 36 hits.

Pezzetta (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta is set to miss his third straight game. He has practiced earlier in the week in a non-contact capacity. Pezzetta may not be a regular in the Canadiens' lineup once healthy, as he has often been scratched this season.

Pezzetta (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will miss his second straight game due to injury but participated in Tuesday's optional practice while wearing a non-contact jersey. He has appeared in 14 games this season and could continue to struggle to crack Montreal's lineup once he is healthy.

Pezzetta (lower body) won't play against Ottawa on Saturday, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pezzetta will miss at least one game after returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break with an injury. He hasn't earned a point in 14 appearances this season while posting seven shots on goal and 36 hits.