Edmonton Oilers newest acquisition scores a beauty in his first game

General manager Stan Bowman may have quietly acquired one of the most potent offensive threats in the AHL.

As per the NHL the Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Jacob Perreault from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenceman Noel Hoefenmayer.

The 22-year-old was drafted in the first round (27th overall) by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2020 NHL Draft after spending two seasons with the OHL's Sarnia Sting, registering 125 points (69 goals) in 120 games.

Perreault made his NHL debut with the Ducks on Jan. 8, 2022 and suited up in 161 games for the AHL's San Diego Gulls, contributing 91 points (32 goals)

The Bakersfield Condors were down 2-1 against the Ontario Reign yesterday, but Jacob Perreault makes his presence felt by ripping home his first goal with the team.

Perreault finished the game with a single shot in addition to his first goal.

According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Right now, this move seems like a simple need from the Oilers positionally to address the injury crisis in the AHL, and they may have had to make a one-sided trade to do so. Hoefenmayer seems to be a higher valued player than Perreault, but it's a long shot for either to make the NHL.