Montreal Canadiens Sign Promising Defenseman Maksymilian Szuber: A Look at the AHL Standout's Potential
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Maksymilian Szuber, a promising defenseman with a strong track record in the AHL. Szuber, who was acquired from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for Joshua Roy, has inked a one-year, two-way deal with the Canadiens. He was a pending restricted free agent when the trade took place on June 29, and his entry-level contract expired on July 1. Despite being just 24 years old, the Coyotes decided to prioritize an offensive winger over Szuber.
Szuber has put up impressive numbers in the AHL with the Tucson Roadrunners, tallying 28 points in the 2023-24 season, 32 points the following year, and a career-high 11 goals last season. In comparison, Marc Del Gaizo led the Laval Rocket defensemen in goals last season with nine, while only Adam Engström had more points than Szuber's 27. There is clear potential in Szuber's game, and the Canadiens are hopeful that he can continue to develop and contribute to their defensive core.
The trade that brought Szuber to Montreal also saw Joshua Roy head to Utah. Roy, who has signed a one-year contract with his new team, is another player with potential to make an impact at the NHL level. It will be interesting to see how both players fare in their new environments and whether they can make a significant impact in the NHL. The Canadiens are excited about the addition of Szuber to their roster and are looking forward to seeing him in action during the upcoming season.