The Montreal Canadiens offseason heavylifting has begun with a few contract extensions already being put in place. One of them was a minor move, but the team already made one huge commitment to one of their core players.
Michael Pezzetta signed a two-year contract extension with a cap hit of $812,500. The gritty winger has worked his way up to become a regular on the NHL roster, though he plays a fourth line role and does still sit as the occasional healthy scratch. His hard work, easygoing nature and physical style make him an ideal 13th forward for the Canadiens for the next two seasons.