The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a change to their backside six forward of a key divisional rivalry showdown.
Left-winger Sammy Blais is about to fit again into the Maple Leafs’ lineup instead of Jacob Quillan because the group will get set for a sport in opposition to the Montreal Canadiens (Sportsnet, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT), head coach Craig Berube mentioned forward of puck drop.
Blais final suited up for the Maple Leafs on Tuesday in opposition to the St. Louis Blues, choosing up an help within the 3-2 extra time win.
The 29-year-old has one purpose and two assists in seven video games with the Maple Leafs this season.
Blais joined the group simply earlier than the regular-season puck drop after being waived by the Canadiens and being promptly claimed by the Leafs, reuniting him with former St. Louis Blues head coach Berube.
Quillan, 23, has skated in two NHL video games this season — Tuesday in opposition to the Blues and Thursday in opposition to the Columbus Blue Jackets — however has but to register a degree whereas taking part in a mean of seven:33 of ice time.
The Dartmouth, N.S., native has two objectives and 12 assists in 14 video games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
