BREAKING NEWS: Toronto Maple Leafs have made a depth signing. News has emerged that forward key star has signed with the Leafs. This contract is for two years worth $1.575 million. The agreement has an average salary cap hit of

He is heading home, signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs after spending his entire four-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. The 27-year-old winger, a Toronto native, went pointless in 25 games last season, averaging about six minutes of ice time when he cracked Montreal’s lineup. Despite limited production, he posted solid possession metrics, including a 53.2 Corsi For percentage and a 7.8 relative Corsi.

Pezzetta, originally a sixth-round pick (160th overall) by Montreal in the 2016 NHL Draft, has tallied 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points in 200 career games. His best season came in 2021–22, when he posted seven goals and eight assists over 63 games. Before turning pro, he played his junior hockey with the Sudbury Wolves and Sarnia Sting in the OHL.

What This Means for Toronto

While not a headline-grabbing acquisition, this move adds grit and depth to Toronto’s roster. Pezzetta is known for his physical play and team-first attitude, standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 219 pounds. He’s expected to serve as a 13th or 14th forward, ready to step in when injuries arise.

With 23 players now on the pro roster and roughly $5 million in cap space remaining, the Leafs may still pursue higher-impact moves, particularly for their top-six forward group. Nonetheless, Pezzetta provides reliable depth and a hometown presence as Toronto looks to round out its lineup.