AHL Peoria Rivermen

Blues Acquire D'Agostini From Montreal For Palushaj

Published on March 2, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


ST. LOUIS (March 2, 2010) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has acquired forward Matt D'Agostini from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Aaron Palushaj.

D'Agostini, 23, has played in 40 games this season with Montreal, recording four points including two goals and two assists to go along with 26 penalty minutes. Last season, the 6-0, 198-pound forward appeared in 53 games for the Canadiens collecting 12 goals and nine assists for 21 points and 16 penalty minutes.

The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada native was originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the sixth round, 190th overall in the 2005 entry draft. D'Agostini will join the Blues this Thursday, March 4th, for their game in Dallas.

Palushaj (puh-LOOSH-eye), 20, recorded 22 points (five goals, 17 assists) in 44 games with the Rivermen this year. A native of Northville, Mich. Palushaj was drafted in the second round, 44th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

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