Montreal Canadiens Acquire Arnaud Durandeau from New Jersey Devils in Exchange for Nathan Légaré

The Montreal Canadiens have made a significant move in their roster by acquiring forward Arnaud Durandeau from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Nathan Légaré, as confirmed by team general manager Kent Hughes.

Arnaud Durandeau, a 25-year-old forward hailing from Montreal, QC, has showcased his talent in the American Hockey League with the Bridgeport Islanders and Utica Comets this season, notching four goals and 14 assists in 38 games.

Throughout his AHL career, Durandeau has amassed an impressive 126 points, consisting of 52 goals and 74 assists, across 205 games played for Bridgeport and Utica.

Standing at 6 feet and weighing 185 lbs, Durandeau, a left winger, has limited NHL experience, having appeared in four games for the New York Islanders in the 2022-23 season, where he accrued two penalty minutes and a +1 differential.

The talented forward was drafted by the New York Islanders in the sixth round, 165th overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, showcasing his potential early on in his career.