{"id":414553,"date":"2026-07-28T00:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T00:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/414553\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T00:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T00:33:08","slug":"kent-hughes-still-has-one-move-to-make-after-acquiring-sasha-pastujov-from-the-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/414553\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Hughes still has one move to make after acquiring Sasha Pastujov from the Ducks"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Kent Hughes has one small item left to take care of after completing a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.<\/p>\n

The trade, completed on Monday, sent Sean Farrell<\/a> to Anaheim in exchange for the young winger.<\/p>\n

It was a swap of similar player profiles between two organizations. And, more importantly, another trade involving restricted free agents (RFAs).<\/p>\n

The key detail comes from Marco D’Amico.<\/p>\n

Pastujov is in fact a restricted free agent, which means the Canadiens still need to get him under contract.<\/p>\n

There is nothing unusual or concerning about this situation.<\/p>\n

It’s a routine administrative step whenever a team acquires a player whose contract has not yet been finalized, but it’s still an interesting detail worth noting.<\/p>\n

So don’t be surprised if Pastujov, who recorded 57 points in 71 games last season, is eventually announced as the Canadiens’ newest signing.<\/p>\n

Ducks fans wanted Sasha Pastujov<\/a> in the NHL before his trade to the Canadiens<\/p>\n

Marco D’Amico also pointed out an interesting detail.<\/p>\n

Ducks fans were hoping to see Pastujov recalled to the NHL on several occasions last season, but it never happened.<\/p>\n

That says a lot about how the player was viewed in Anaheim.<\/p>\n

Fans saw him as someone ready to contribute at the NHL level, stuck in the AHL despite his undeniable talent.<\/p>\n

That makes the acquisition even more intriguing for Montreal.<\/p>\n

D’Amico himself described the trade as an interesting one for the Canadiens. Betting on a productive forward that another fan base was eager to see in the NHL is exactly the type of move that can pay significant dividends.<\/p>\n

The ball is now in Hughes’ court.<\/p>\n

Finalizing Pastujov’s contract is now another item on the general manager’s to-do list.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

4 HOURS AGO|189 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Kent Hughes still has one move to make after acquiring Sasha Pastujov from the Ducks<\/p>\n

Does Sasha Pastujov deserve a real opportunity to crack the Canadiens’ roster this season?<\/p>\n

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