Canadiens claim Maple Leafs forward off of waivers
Sammy Blais was reclaimed off waivers by the Montreal Canadiens after the Toronto Maple Leafs attempted to retain him as organizational depth following player returns.
Craig Berube on managing Joe Woll's workload: "It's in the back of my mind... We've also talked about toning it down a bit in practice... He can go overboard"
Craig Berube on managing Joe Woll's workload: "It's in the back of my mind... We've also talked about toning it down a bit in practice... He can go overboard"
Maple Leafs' Blais will play vs. Canadiens, Quillan scratched, Woll to start, Matthews skates during optional
Sammy Blais returns to the Maple Leafs lineup Saturday; Jacob Quillan is a healthy scratch, Auston Matthews remains out while Joseph Woll starts in goal.
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau
Maple Leafs kept four waived players, showed practice lines that put Easton Cowan's roster spot in doubt, and claimed Sammy Blais for a bottom-six role.
Craig Berube on Sammy Blais' Leafs debut: "He made the best of it... He took the body well and made some good plays with the puck"
Matthew Knies has developed into an effective playmaker with 10 assists in 11 games, creating workmanlike assists through forecheck first touches and net presence.
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving on the plan for Easton Cowan: "I want him playing"
Toronto added goaltender Cayden Primeau and forward Sammy Blais off waivers to bolster goaltending depth and forward options during Joseph Woll's absence.