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Toronto-born winger brings energy the Maple Leafs have been missing

A player who grew up cheering for this team had an immediate impact with the Toronto Maple Leafs in his debut with the team.

Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Pezzetta (61) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had new additions to their lineup since trading Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, and Scott Laughton at the trade deadline. This has opened doors to players who now have the chance to make their Maple Leafs debuts, and from what we have seen so far, they have all exceeded expectations, including Michael Pezzetta in just his first game as a Maple Leaf.