SAMMY
BLAIS
LW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
210 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
6
years
Debut
Oct 14, 2017
Born
Jun 17, 1996
(29 yrs)
Montmagny, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 2014 (6/176).
Drafted from
Victoriaville (QMJHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2025-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
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| 2024-09-30 |
Released by the Vancouver Canucks from professional try-out contract.
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| 2024-08-22 |
Signed by the Vancouver Canucks to a professional try-out contract.
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| 2023-03-02 |
Signed by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year contract extension.
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| 2023-02-09 |
Acquired from the New York Rangers
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The New York Rangers acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola from the St. Louis Blues for winger Sammy Blais, defenseman Hunter Skinner, a conditional first-round draft pick in 2023 and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2024. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2018-19 (St. Louis) |
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Jul 01, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Blais signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Montreal on Monday.
Scouting Report
An in-your-face type, he is an aggressive forechecker who loves to hit. He can play either wing position effectively. Was a big scorer in junior hockey but is settling in as more of a role player in the NHL, generating some offense but being relied upon more as a checker. Continues to have problems with injuries, mostly because of the hard game he plays.
Long Range Potential: Energetic, role-playing winger (when healthy).
