'This could well be the year of reunion for Hughes and Beauvillier.'

Could the summer of 2025 be THE time when Beauvillier realizes a childhood dream by coming to play in Montreal?

According to people close to the situation, the answer is definitely yes.

Last week, Beauvillier himself told Jean-Charles Lajoie that he would definitely listen to any offer from the Canadiens.

“I want to know the number of years, I want to know how many, but yes, for sure, if the phone rings and it’s the Canadiens, I’ll think about it a lot.” – Anthony Beauvilier

The 28-year-old Sorel native will be eligible for full autonomy on July 1. He collected 25 points – including 15 goals – in 81 regular games, adding another six points in the playoffs with the Caps.

With an annual salary of $4.15 million until 2023-24 and a $1.25 million pact signed last summer, Beauvillier won’t be breaking the bank in ten days or so.

According to reliable sources, both the Canadiens and Anthony Beauvillier are currently interested in each other. Kent Hughes is Beauvillier’s former agent, who is still represented by Quartexx Management.

“This could well be a reunion year for Hughes and Beauvillier. The two parties will definitely be talking July 1.” –Source wishing to remain anonymous

Beauvillier played center when he was younger, but he’s more of a left winger than anything else now. He’s 5’11 and 181 lbs. In short, he has a very similar profile to Alex Newhook, another former Kent Hughes client.

If Beauvillier ever joins the Habs, don’t think he’ll be filling an important position right away. No, he won’t be the team’s much-sought-after second center!

But as a depth addition, a guy like Beauvillier wouldn’t hurt. A guy very close to Quartexx once told me that Beauvillier was often the best player on the ice during the summer practice sessions conducted by the group.

At 28, a guy like Beauvillier now has the mental make-up to play in Montreal. He’s the kind of Québécois who can bring a lot to the franchise, its fan base and the fans.

All that remains to be seen is why he’s been traded so much in recent years..

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