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Maple Leafs claim 2 players off waivers from Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added two players to their roster at the last minute before they need to submit final rosters to open the 2025-26 season. A fresh and new goaltender and forward have been added to the mix.

Announced through multiple sources, the Maple Leafs have claimed forward Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens.

TOR claims Cayden Primeau and Sammy Blais

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 6, 2025

Primeau, who was once seen as the future of Montreal's crease, has spent his entire career so far with the Canadiens but has never been in a settled position.