Potential Acquisition for Kent Hughes: A forward would be linked to the Montreal Canadiens, and it's Zach Aston-Reese

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David St-Jean
August 20, 2023 (5:33 PM)

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According to statements made by several observers, aside from a potential goaltender transaction, it shouldn't be expected that Kent Hughes will make multiple personnel moves before the start of training camp.

However, according to information reported by Eklund on the HockeyBuzz website, the Canadiens could make a rather surprising signing in the upcoming weeks. Indeed, he believes that the general manager of the Habs would be interested in offering a contract to former Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Zach Aston-Reese.

"Aston-Reese would generate interest from the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Islanders, and the Florida Panthers... Could a return to the Pittsburgh Penguins also be considered?" - Eklund

Personally, we have some doubts about this information considering the current congestion in the forward position for the Montreal Canadiens. We find it difficult to see how Zach Aston-Reese could secure a spot in Martin St. Louis's lineup, especially when Michael Pezzetta and Jesse Ylonen are already perceived as the team's 13th and 14th forwards.

However, if Kent Hughes manages a small miracle by trading Joel Armia or Christian Dvorak to another team, the option of bringing Aston-Reese to Montreal as insurance could be an interesting possibility in case of injuries.

Now 29 years old, the center player from Staten Island has gathered 42 goals and 38 assists (80 points) in 307 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs since his entry into the National Hockey League.

Source: HockeyBuzz