Back in his hometown organization, Samuel Blais is already making the most of his time in Laval – and is happy to be finding his confidence again.

Laval Rocket defenseman Adam Engström has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 23, 2025.

More than 14 years after being drafted, Josiah Didier is back with the Montreal Canadiens organization and providing added leadership on the Laval Rocket.

Success in the Calder Cup Playoffs often brings about a challenging paradox for AHL teams. When an AHL team does its job and does it well – by developing prospects, winning games, and perhaps even winning the Calder Cup – they often have to deal with the after-effects of that success.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes, and forward Sammy Blais off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.

The St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Logan Mailloux from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Zachary Bolduc.

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired restricted free-agent goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a seventh-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

The American Hockey League has announced the 2024-25 AHL Top Prospects Team, determined by the league’s hockey operations department in conjunction with AHL general managers as the three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender projected to be the best future NHL players.

Wednesday for the Laval Rocket means a flight back home from Charlotte. Thursday will be break-up day at Place Bell, and that will be that.

The Charlotte Checkers are heading to the 2025 Calder Cup Finals after capturing the Richard F. Canning Trophy as the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference champions with a 3-2 victory over Laval on Tuesday.