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Montreal Canadiens<\/a> forward Sammy Blais has been assigned to the AHL\u2019s Laval Rocket, the team announced Thursday.<\/p>\n Blais, 29, cleared waivers on Wednesday after being waived for the third time this season.<\/p>\n Les Canadiens ont c\u00e9d\u00e9 l’attaquant Samuel Blais au Rocket de Laval.<\/p>\n The Canadiens have assigned forward Samuel Blais to the Laval Rocket. pic.twitter.com\/k9WFQBSTQb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Canadiens Montr\u00e9al (@CanadiensMTL) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Montmagny, Que. native has split the 2025-26 season with the Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, scoring three goals with eight points across 21 games between both clubs.<\/p>\n He now heads back down to the AHL, where he has totaled three goals and six assists in nine contests for the Rocket.<\/p>\n In 278 career games at the NHL level, Blais has recorded 30 goals and 49 assists in eight seasons as a member of the St. Louis Blues<\/a>, New York Rangers<\/a>, Maple Leafs, and Canadiens.<\/p>\n Calgary Flames<\/p>\n Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau is set to undergo hip resurfacing surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the team announced on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n He is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready for the start of next season.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter extensive evaluation, this was determined to be the best course of action for Jonathan\u2019s long-term health and performance,\u201d said Flames general manager Craig Conroy. \u201cWhile it is difficult to lose a player of his calibre, our priority is ensuring he is fully healthy moving forward. <\/p>\n \u201cHuberdeau has been managing hip-related symptoms throughout the season. The decision to proceed with surgery was made in collaboration with Jonathan, his representative, our medical staff, and specialists to support his long-term well being.\u201d<\/p>\n Huberdeau logged 15:39 of ice time in Wednesday\u2019s 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers, registering one goal and three shots on net.<\/p>\n His season finishes with 10 goals and 15 assists in 50 games played.<\/p>\n The Saint-Jerome, Que. native is in the third season of an eight-year, $84 million ($10.5M AAV) extension signed with the Flames in August 2022.<\/p>\n