The Sportsnet beat reporter for the Montreal Canadiens says the team has had talks with 36-year-old unrestricted free agent Jason Pominville. Eric Engels adds nothing is imminent, but it is something to look out for.
Pominville, a veteran of more than 1000 NHL games, has spent the last two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. In 2018-2019, he played 73 games while scoring 16 goals and 31 points. This is the forward's second stint in Buffalo, which drafted him 55th overall in 2001. He also played five seasons for the Minnesota Wild.
While Pominville's production has dropped in recent years, he can still be a valuable addition to a team's third or fourth line, while providing veteran leadership on and off the ice. He has expressed an interest in returning to Buffalo for another season, but also stated he's open to offers from other teams.
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