Rafaël Harvey-Pinard: The Canadiens would not have made him a qualifying offer

I expect there will still be interest in him – especially in the AHL.

Harvey-Pinard showed in 2022-2023 that he was capable of producing in the NHL (14 goals in 34 games), and his style of play may allow him to agree with a team on the terms of a two-part contract.

Of course, he would have liked to stay in Montreal, because we know he loves playing here. But that’s part of the game…

Maybe there’s a logical candidate to replace him right now.

Because according to reports… the Flyers haven’t submitted a qualifying offer to Jakob Pelletier either.

Pelletier in Laval to replace Harvey-Pinard and Alex Barré-Boulet (who is also leaving)… wouldn’t that make sense?

At the same time, Pelletier was available for waivers at some point last season and the Habs decided to pass.

That said, it’s with the losses at the Rocket that the idea of bringing him back to Quebec makes sense: we know that in Laval, management likes to bet on Québécois.

Pelletier comes from the province, he’s determined to make his mark in the National League… and even if he still has things to prove, he’s not the oldest at 24 either.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Canadiens / Rocket decide to offer him a contract.

Overtime

– Really?

– Wow.

– Beautiful moment.