Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin's name is apparently circulating in trade rumors.
"His name is definitely out there," one Eastern Conference executive texted Sportsnet's Eric Engels.
Drouin logged a team-low 11:57 of ice time with a roster full of AHL players in the team's 3-0 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. He has one assist through three preseason contests.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this week that the Habs are interested in moving a forward.
Drouin recorded just four goals and 16 points over his final 30 games in 2018-19, and the Canadiens missed the playoffs by two points.
The 24-year-old was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in June 2017. He has four years remaining on his current deal, which is worth an average annual value of $5.5 million.
