"Quillan was not listed on the Maple Leafs' roster page shortly after Wednesday's practice. The 23-year-old did not record a point in two games with the Maple Leafs, but was lauded by his teammates and coaches for his tenacious approach. "Q, he's got great speed. He plays both wing and centre, but he brings speed to the game," Berube said prior to a November 18 victory over the St. Louis Blues."
"Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nicolas Roy are all returning to the Maple Leafs' lineup after multi-game absences. Matthews and Roy are returning from injured reserve, necessitating an open roster spot, and Quillan doesn't require waivers. "It's been a tough couple weeks, but I think over the last four, five days or so, skating, practising, started to feel really good day after day," Matthews said Wednesday via TSN's Mark Masters. "Stacked some positive momentum and feel like I'm ready to go.""
"He was reunited with head coach Craig Berube, where they won the Stanley Cup together with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. "We always had a good relationship and he kind of knows the way I play, and he kinda likes that," Blais said of Berube on October 7. "For me, I know what he expects from me, so I think it makes it a little easier to know someone.""
Sammy Blais has been placed on waivers and removed from the Maple Leafs' roster. Jacob Quillan was returned to the AHL's Toronto Marlies after two scoreless NHL appearances and did not require waivers. Quillan earned praise for his speed, competitiveness and ability to play wing or centre. Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nicolas Roy are reentering the lineup, with Matthews and Roy activated from injured reserve. Matthews reported improving skating and growing momentum ahead of his return. Blais recorded one goal and three points in eight games and reunited earlier with coach Craig Berube.
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