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The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-year contract the team announced on Thursday.
Les Canadiens s’entendent sur les termes d’un contrat d’une saison (2026-2027) à deux volets avec l’attaquant Sasha Pastujov.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract (2026-27) with forward Sasha Pastujov.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/id8kL7s2Tz
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) August 13, 2026
Pastujov was acquired by the Canadiens from the Anaheim Ducks on July 27. Pastujov played 71 games with the San Diego Gulls in the AHL in 2025-26, tallying 57 points (21G, 36A). The 6-foot, 186-pound forward led his team in assists and points in addition to ranking second in goals. Pastujov has scored 48 goals and 77 assists in 160 AHL games since making his debut in 2023-24.
The 23-year-old forward participated in the 2022 World Junior Championship where he recorded four points (1G, 3A) in five contests with Team USA.
He will be expected to play a top-six role for the Laval Rocket this season, a similar role that Farrell has, with a change of scenery potentially beneficial to both players.
The only remaining restricted free agent on the Canadiens roster is defender Arber Xhekaj.