Maple Leafs Waive Forward Sammy Blais
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today the waiver of forward Sammy Blais. This decision was made to accommodate the return of star players Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy, both of whom have been activated from injured reserve.
Details of the Waiver
Sammy Blais, aged 29, was initially acquired by the Maple Leafs from the Montreal Canadiens in October. During his time with the team, he recorded one goal and three points over eight games this season.
Roster Adjustments
- Matthews and Roy activated from injured reserve.
- Jacob Quillan reassigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Upcoming Matchup
The Maple Leafs will face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday evening. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Fans can catch the action on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
Other Waiver News
In similar news, Juuso Parssinen of the New York Rangers cleared waivers and has been assigned to the AHL.