Overview

• Easton Cowan was assigned to the AHL Marlies after final cuts, with Jacob Quillan retained on the NHL roster for administrative cap purposes.
• Toronto claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau and winger Sammy Blais off waivers, released James Reimer from his PTO, and returned Dennis Hildeby to the Marlies.
• Anthony Stolarz is set to begin the season as the starter after signing a four-year extension, while Primeau offers immediate depth behind him.
• Scott Laughton’s injury led to practice-line changes, shifting Max Domi to center with Dakota Joshua and Nick Robertson and moving Matias Maccelli onto Auston Matthews’ wing.
• Montreal finalized its opening-night roster by assigning Florian Xhekaj, Owen Beck, and Adam Engström to Laval and positioning Jakub Dobeš as Samuel Montembeault’s backup.