Aaron Palushaj, RW
Northville, Michigan
20 years old
6’0″ 183 lbs. shoots right
Selected 44th overall by St Louis in the 2007 NHL entry draft
Former teammate of Max Pacioretty at University of Michigan
From Hockey’s Future: Palushaj boasts a good all-around game. He can snipe goals with his quick shooting, and his stickhandling and playmaking abilities are also strong. He doesn’t mind physical play, willing to dig in the corners to win the puck.
from TSN.ca Staff
3/3/2010 12:51:19 AM
The Montreal Canadiens traded forward Matt D’Agostini to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night for AHL prospect Aaron Palushaj.
D’Agostini, 23, had two goals and two assists in 40 games for Montreal this season. In 94 career games with the Canadiens, D’Agostini had 14 goals and 11 assists.
He was originally drafted by Montreal in the sixth round of the 2005 draft. The native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is earning $500,000 this season, and will become a restricted free agent on July 1.
Palushaj, 20, has been playing this season with the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL. In 44 games, he has five goals and 17 assists. He was drafted by St. Louis in the second round of the 2007 draft, and has yet to make his NHL debut.
D’Agostini is expected to join the Blues in time for their game on Thursday in Dallas against the Stars.
