Canadiens sign forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to two-year extension

July 03, 2023 - 3:17pm

Montreal Canadiens left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (49) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Lucas Peltier/AP)

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard signed a two-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens worth $2.2 million, the team announced on Monday.

The AAV of the deal is $1.1 million.

Harvey-Pinard, 24, had 14 goals and six assists for 20 points in 34 games with the Canadiens in 2022-23. The Saguenay, Que., native played his first game for the club on Jan. 17, and led all rookies in goals since his debut.

Harvey-Pinard was taken by Canadiens in the seventh round (201st overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft.

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