Rafael Harvey-Pinard Sent Down to Laval as the Canadiens Make a Last-Minute Change
PUBLICATION
L. Honein
January 31, 2025 (10:12)
We have a last-minute change to announce for the Montreal Canadiens. This news is surprising, but the Habs have officially sent forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard back to the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League.
So, it was a one-game stint for RHP, as he is immediately returning to Laval.
This news is both good and bad at the same time.
The bad news is, of course, Harvey-Pinard's departure. He is a true warrior who brings so much energy, courage, and tenacity to this team. However, the good news is that this move suggests the Canadiens are feeling more confident about Josh Anderson's health.
Anderson seems to be improving.
It also indicates that young Emil Heineman is getting closer to a return to action, which is another positive development.
Rafael Harvey-Pinard's Time in Montreal Is Over-for Now!
This roster move has now been made official by the Canadiens.
Harvey-Pinard, 26 years old, is a 5-foot-9, 181-pound forward known for his hard work. He was a seventh-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2019 Draft.
This season, he has recorded 11 points in 24 games with the Laval Rocket, including four goals, with a plus-minus rating of -2.
In his one game with Martin St-Louis' squad this season, he played close to nine minutes, registered one hit, did not record a point, and finished the game with an even plus-minus rating of 0.
More details to follow.
POLL |
JANVIER 31 | 1548 ANSWERS Rafael Harvey-Pinard Sent Down to Laval as the Canadiens Make a Last-Minute Change Would you have kept RHP in Montreal? |
Yes | 493 | 31.8 % |
No | 1055 | 68.2 % |
List of polls |
|
56 minutes ago | By Elias Adaime Source Close to the Ice Reveals Exact Words Matthew and Brady Tkachuk Shouted Before the Fight |
|
2 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Sidney Crosby Finally Breaks His Silence on Bell Centre Boos During National Anthems |
|
4 hours ago | By L. Honein Renaud Lavoie Reveals a Serious Incident Before the Game Led to the Three Fights |
|
15 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Aleksander Barkov Sends a Clear Message to Hughes and St-Louis About Patrik Laine |
|
18 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Major Surprise and Special Guest Await Fans Ahead of Canada vs. USA Live from the Bell Centre |
|
20 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Star Forward Mikko Rantanen Publicly Takes a Jab at Teammate Patrik Laine |
|
21 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Insider Confirms Illness Spreading at Four Nations Tournament as More Players Fall Sick |
|
Feb 15 | By Elias Adaime Bad News for Patrik Laine and Joel Armia as They Are Demoted Ahead of Today's Game |
Previously on HabsFanatics