Impact In a corresponding move, Austin Czarnik was summoned from the minors. Aston-Reese was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 6-4 win over Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ZACH ASTON-REESE #27 - CENTER - COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
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Sent down Aston-Reese was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Called up by Red Wings Aston-Reese was summoned by Detroit on Saturday.
Impact Aston-Reese scored 10 goals and 14 points in 77 contests with the Maple Leafs in 2022-23. The 29-year-old has 42 goals and 80 points in 307 career NHL games.
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to waivers Aston-Reese was placed on waivers Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Impact Aston-Reese signed a one-year, two-way contract Detroit on Sunday after being released from his professional tryout with Carolina on Friday. If he clears, the 29-year-old forward could begin the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Grand Rapids.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Detroit Aston-Reese signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Red Wings on Sunday.
Impact After he was released from his PTO with Carolina on Friday, Aston-Reese will now get another shot in Detroit. The 29-year-old center posted a career-high 10 goals and 14 points last season with Toronto. Aston-Reese could compete for a bottom-six role with the Red Wings, though he may serve as forward depth in the AHL.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carolina says goodbye Aston-Reese was released from his professional tryout by the Hurricanes on Friday.
Impact Aston-Reese had a nice season with the Maple Leafs in 2022-23, scoring 10 goals while adding four assists and 163 hits in 77 games. Aston-Reese will try to catch on with another team but may need to spend some time in the minors.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inks PTO with Hurricanes Aston-Reese signed a professional tryout agreement with Carolina on Thursday.
Impact Aston-Reese provided 10 goals, 14 points and 163 hits in 77 contests with Toronto while averaging 10:56 of ice time last season. The 29-year-old will be in the mix for a fourth-line spot on Carolina's Opening Night roster.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets rare postseason goal Aston-Reese scored a goal Thursday in a 7-2 win over the Lightning in Game 2.
Impact He jammed in a rebound in the goal crease late in the second period to push the score to 5-1. Aston-Reese also had five hits and two blocks in 11:59 of ice time Thursday. It's his first playoff point since May 22, 2021 when he scored a goal in the Penguins opening-round loss to the Islanders. Aston-Reese has two goals and three assists in 25 career playoff contests.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zachary Aston-Reese | Post Game Zachary Aston-Reese speaks with the media following the Leafs 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
APRIL 5, 2023 • NHL.COM
Scores twice Tuesday Aston-Reese tallied a pair of goals in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Columbus.
Impact Aston-Reese opened the scoring 5:10 into the first period, one-timing a Justin Holl feed in the slot past Jet Greaves. Aston-Reese would add a second goal in the final frame with a deflection on Jake McCabe's shot. The 28-year-old Aston-Reese doesn't typically provide much in terms of offense -- he now has 10 goals and 13 points in 72 games this season. However, his physical play (151 hits) has earned him a regular role in Toronto's bottom six.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rare goal Aston-Reese scored a goal Wednesday against Florida in a
Impact Aston-Reese deflected T.J. Brodie's point shot to tie the game 1-1 early in the second period and had a chance to push the Leafs into the lead on a penalty shot eight minutes later. Alex Lyon out-waited him and easily got his blocker on the shot. Aston-Reese is having a solid season on Toronto's fourth line with eight goals, three assists, 79 shots and 143 hits.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zachary Aston-Reese | Post Game Zachary Aston-Reese speaks with the media following the Leafs 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
MARCH 30, 2023 • NHL.COM
Rare offensive outburst Aston-Reese scored two goals in Fridays 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Impact It's the first multi-goal game of the season for Aston-Reese, and his first since Oct. 13, 2019 when he was a member of the Penguins. The bottom-six forward snapped a 14-game goal drought with the performance, and on the season he has a modest seven goals and 10 points through 63 contests, with what fantasy value he offers coming mainly from his 134 hits.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
First multi-point game of 2020-21 Aston-Reese scored a short-handed goal and added an assist in a 5-2 win over the Sabres on Wednesday. He also had four shots and two hits.
Impact Aston-Reese trailed on a Frederick Gaudreau breakaway in the final minute of the second period and converted a perfect drop pass, giving Pittsburgh a 4-1 lead. He also assisted on a John Marino goal three minutes earlier. It was the first two-point game of the year for the 26-year-old, who has six goals and one assist in 21 games this season.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
