Aaron Palushaj, taken 44th overall in the 2007 draft, got his first taste of NHL action last season in a three-game audition with the Montreal Canadiens before being sent back to the American League.

The 21-year old right winger is focused on making his stay in Montreal permanent this year and validate the Habs decision to trade forward Matt D’Agostini for him in 2010.

THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the Michigan native at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Toronto to discuss developing in Hamilton, bulking up and much more.

REPORTER: Ryan Kennedy | PRODUCER: Ted Cooper