Feb 11, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with left wing Raphael Harvey-Pinard (49) and right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

We have some sad breaking news to report. According to journalist Marc Antoine Godin of Radio-Canada, the Montreal Canadiens have reportedly decided to part ways with Quebec-born forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard.

It was surely not an easy decision for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, but it’s the one they made.

It Would Be Over for Rafaël Harvey-Pinard with the Montreal Canadiens

Management has reportedly decided not to extend him a qualifying offer.

The confirmation is expected within the next few minutes.

It’s heartbreaking, because RHP is such a good person and such an exemplary athlete, and his NHL career had started so well, but injuries seem to have completely derailed everything.

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard will test the free agent market on July 1st (tomorrow).

– David Calabretta, The Fourth Period

Let’s truly hope that another NHL team is willing to give him a new opportunity.

He can still be very proud of what he accomplished within the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Harvey-Pinard, 26 years old, was a 7th-round pick of the Canadiens in 2019.

He tallied 19 points in 40 games this season with the Laval Rocket, along with 3 points in 13 playoff games.

Once again, we sincerely wish him the very best for the rest of his career.

We won’t soon forget our “Lavallagher.”

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