After missing the first month and a half of the season, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard returned to the game last week under the colors of the Laval Rocket.
The CH sent him to the American League so that he could get back into shape.
How is it going for the attacker? He scored yesterday… After being shut out in his first three games of the season.
Ultimately, we can believe that the Canadian will call him back at some point because the Quebecer has proven himself.
He has proven that he can play in the National League.
But seeing that he is not dominant and with the view that Patrik Laine seems to be getting closer to a return to play, the Canadian could also be interested in the idea of leaving the Quebecer in the American League.
There’s not a lot of room up top, after all…
For him to remain in the American League, on the other hand, Harvey-Pinard will have to be placed on waivers because the waiver to extend his conditioning period in Laval will end.
And in this case, if he is placed on waivers… Renaud Lavoie (BPM Sports) does not think he would be claimed because of his salary:
At $1.1 million, is there a team that would demand Harvey-Pinard? Not sure. – Renaud Lavoie
Harvey-Pinard has qualities in his game that can be interesting.
In fact, it is above all his commitment and the fact that he is consistent in his effort that have helped him build a certain reputation since his arrival among the pros.
On the other hand, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is also a player who had difficulty producing last year (two goals and 10 points in 45 games). He had a great streak at the end of the 22-23 season, when there were a million injured players in Montreal (I’m barely exaggerating) and when there was nothing at stake for the team. CH… But that’s all.
Paying a player his salary for a performance like that is less attractive for a National League club. And we must not forget one thing either: if a team claims him… They are obliged to keep him in the NHL.
The team must wait at least a month before they can return him on waivers. That said, a team would have to be in a bad situation in terms of injuries to make a place for him…
For the moment, it is difficult to imagine the Canadian’s plan in his case. That can change quickly because in Montreal, we know the curse of injuries… But the longer things go, the more it is possible to believe that his file will be complicated to manage.
In burst
– It makes sense.
– When you invite your friends over and the pizza has finally arrived:
– It’s been a long time.
– Interesting!
