There's a lot of action in the NHL today, withConnor McDavid signing a contract extension… but we were also waiting to see what would happen at the Habs' waivers, because let's not forget: yesterday, the Canadiens put forward forward Samuel Blais and goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen for a waiver to send them back to Laval. Kaapo Kahkonen is going to Laval… but Samuel Blais has been claimed by the Leafs in the waivers.The Toronto team has also claimed Cayden Primeau, who was placed in the waivers by the Hurricanes:
It's a shame to see Blais leave. He had what it takes to help the Canadiens physically, he didn't have a bad camp… and he was really good last Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators. And we're also talking about a guy with experience since the Québécois lifted the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019. I guess his last game proved to the Leafs that he can contribute to the team's success this year. And it's not a big risk for Toronto either, since Blais will earn just $775,000 in 25-26… For Kahkonen, however, it's no big surprise. The goaltender played in the AHL last season (with the Colorado Eagles, Manitoba Moose and Charlotte Checkers) and, although he has experience, his heyday really seems to be behind him. That said, he'll be able to back up Jacob Fowler in net in Laval, and that'll give the Rocket a good goaltending tandem. It's likely to produce interesting results, at least, and we can expect to see Fowler play more games than the Finn, because we see him becoming an important player in Montreal within the next few years
'Prolongation'
It's special to see the Leafs claim Blais AND Primeau in the waivers at the same time. I can'
t wait to see what their plans are for the two former habs!
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