Maple Leafs Place Forward Sammy Blais On Waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Sammy Blais on waivers as the organization activated Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy from injured reserve.
The transaction required clearing roster space, leading to Blais hitting the wire and rookie Jacob Quillan being reassigned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. With Matthews and Roy set to return against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Leafs needed immediate flexibility.
Blais lands on waivers after limited opportunity
Blais registered one goal and two assists through eight games with the Maple Leafs after being claimed off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens on October 6.
The 29-year-old winger signed a one-year deal with Montreal on July 1 but never secured a full-time NHL spot.
The #leafs have placed Sammy Blais on waivers.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 26, 2025
He brings a physical element and familiarity with head coach Craig Berube, having won the 2019 Stanley Cup together with the St. Louis Blues, but the Leafs’ returning firepower pushed him out of the lineup picture.
Leafs choose roster depth ahead of return to full strength
Meanwhile, Quillan’s brief stint in the NHL earned praise from teammates and coaches for his speed and compete level, though he did not record a point in two games.
His waiver-exempt status made him the logical assignment as Matthews, Roy, and Matthew Knies return to action. If Blais clears waivers, he’s expected to report to the Marlies.
🚨 BREAKING: The Maple Leafs have placed F Sammy Blais on waivers.
— Leafslatest (@Leafslatest) November 26, 2025
With Matthews, Knies, and Roy all returning and roster spots tightening, Blais hits the waiver wire.
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With Toronto getting healthy again, roster battles will intensify as the team pushes deeper into the season. Whether Blais remains within the organization now depends on whether another club claims him over the next 24 hours.
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