Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced Monday that they have released forward Sammy Blais from his PTO. Blais played in all four of Vancouver's pre-season games but failed to hit the scoresheet while recording a plus/minus of -3. Blais also recorded three shots on goal and played a physical game, especially on the forecheck.

The Canucks simultaneously signed Sammy Blais to an AHL contract and a PTO, sending a clear signal that this wasn't like the team's other AHL signings. Blais was clearly going to be given the chance to make the Canucks out of camp.

The Vancouver Canucks continue to slim down their roster as the 2024-25 season closes in. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Sammy Blais has been released from his professional tryout contract.

Today, the Vancouver Canucks have announced they've released former QMJHL forward Sammy Blais from his professional tryout (PTO). The 28-year-old winger has 257 games of NHL regular season games under his belt.

The Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators each released a player from their tryouts on Monday as rosters begin to take shape.

The Vancouver Canucks have released forward Sammy Blais from his professional tryout contract (PTO). General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement late Monday morning.