TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported on Monday that the Red Wings are among six teams that have expressed significant interest in NCAA free agent forward Zach Aston-Reese:
PIT, EDM, VAN, SJ, LA, DET in on one of them (Aston-Reese); BUF, DAL, NJ, COL in on the other (Bayreuther).
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 13, 2017
Aston-Reese had an extremely impressive season with Northeastern University — notching 63 points in 38 games (31-32-63), making him one of the top NHL free agents on the market among those in college hockey.
Aston-Reese was a workhorse for Northeastern, logging time in all situations, and playing a well-refined 200-foot game, as well as adding some heavy play along the boards.