We have exciting news this morning about forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard: he’s fully recovered! Just moments ago, during the Montreal Canadiens’ practice, Harvey-Pinard hit the ice in a regular jersey for the first time.
This means he is ready for contact, which is the final step in his comeback process.
A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have anticipated saying this, but I genuinely believe RHP’s return could inject new life into Martin St-Louis’ lineup. He brings grit, character, and energy to every game.
With Rafaël Harvey-Pinard set to return, changes are on the horizon for Martin St-Louis’ roster. We’re eager to see who will be impacted by this news.
Clearly, Canadiens’ management will need to make some decisions.
Will Lucas Condotta be reassigned to the Laval Rocket, or will he be the player removed from the lineup?
Alternatively, might Martin St-Louis take this opportunity to send a message to a veteran who hasn’t been working as hard as RHP?
We should have answers shortly.
The 25-year-old Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is a dedicated forward, standing at 5’9″ and weighing 181 pounds. A seventh-round draft pick by the Canadiens in 2019, he has earned 31 points in 83 NHL games, including 17 goals, with an impressive 20 points (14 goals) in 34 games during the 2022-2023 season.
We’re eagerly anticipating his return to the lineup.
A combination of RHP, Jake Evans, and Brendan Gallagher could form a dynamic and hardworking trio, but the final decision lies with Martin St-Louis.
One thing is clear: Harvey-Pinard will need to hit the ground running, as the impending return of Patrik Laine will necessitate further roster decisions.
