What Happened
The Ottawa Senators recalled forward Sammy Blais from their AHL affiliate in Belleville, according to a team announcement. In a corresponding roster adjustment, the club reassigned forward Xavier Bourgault to the minor leagues. Blais, 30, is in his first season with the Senators organization after signing a two-year, $1.85MM contract ($925K AAV) with Ottawa in the offseason. Bourgault returns to Belleville after being recalled on Friday.
Key Details
- Blais signed a two-year, $1.85MM deal ($925K AAV) with Ottawa this past offseason.
- Blais split last season between Toronto and Montreal.
- He had one goal and three points in eight games with the Maple Leafs.
- He added two goals and five points in 13 games with the Canadiens.
- Bourgault went scoreless in two games with Ottawa, averaging 5:07 of ice time.
- Bourgault has three goals and nine points in 10 games for Belleville this season.
What It Means
The move gives Ottawa a veteran forward option in Blais, who has prior NHL experience with St. Louis, the Rangers, Toronto and Montreal. Bourgault, who was recalled Friday, returns to Belleville, where he has produced at a point-per-game pace this season after a 25-goal, 57-point campaign in 70 games last year.