Canadiens reclaim Samuel Blais on waivers and send him to Laval
Long-term injuries to forwards Alex Newhook (fractured ankle), Kirby Dach (fractured foot) and Patrik Laine (core muscle injury) forced the Canadiens to call up Joshua Roy, Jared Davidson and Florian Xhekaj from the Rocket. On Sunday, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes added some depth and experience by signing free-agent forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year, US$1-million contract after the 26-year-old was released by the St. Louis Blues. Roy was then returned to Laval.
