Abbotsford Canucks forward Sammy Blais has a new home for the 2025-26 season. Despite rumours linking the 29-year-old to the Vancouver Canucks, Blais signed a one-year contract with the Montréal Canadiens [http://thn.com/montreal]. Blais' new deal is a one-way contract that carries a cap hit of $775,000. Blais played a key role for Abbotsford during their Calder Cup Championship [http://thn.com/ahl]. In 23 games, he recorded 19 points along with 77 penalty minutes. Blais was also productive during the regular season, producing 40 points in 51 games. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: BREAKING: Brock Boeser Re-Signs Long-Term With Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-brock-boeser-signs-contract-with] Vancouver Canucks' Noah Juulsen Signs One-Year Contract With The Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-noah-juulsen-signs-contract-with] Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Conor Garland To Six-Year Contract Extension [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-re-sign-conor-garland-to-year-contract-extension] Over his career, Blais has played 257 NHL games, as well as 199 in the AHL. He won the Stanley Cup in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues [http://thn.com/stlouis] and a Gold Medal with Canada at the 2023 World Championship. Blais is from Quebec and played his junior hockey in the QMJHL [http://thn.com/qmjhl]. Sep 24, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) and goalie Joey Daccord (35) watch the shot from Vancouver Canucks forward Sammy Blais (79) hit the post during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/49ed29ee-6ea2-41ca-987a-352573f7cddb.jpeg] Sep 24, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) and goalie Joey Daccord (35) watch the shot from Vancouver Canucks forward Sammy Blais (79) hit the post during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/569ad22f-3835-4ee9-bfc8-0c4cc58105c5.webp] The Hockey News
