The Toronto Maple Leafs have set their final roster for their NHL season opener on Wednesday, and in a surprise

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The club later announced that former Montreal Canadiens forward Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau have been named to the opening-night roster after being claimed earlier. The moves pushed Cowan out of the lineup and ended veteran goaltender James Reimer’s professional tryout, leaving him released.

Former Red Wings goaltender James Reimer was released from his professional tryout with the Toronto Maple Leafs, ending his bid to return to the team that originally drafted him.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs were linked for months by fans and media to the dream of signing McDavid, who instead has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers.

It seemed like a sure thing that Cowan would make the opening-night lineup out of training camp. Now? Not so much.

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube gave a positive outlook to one forward competing for a roster spot ahead of opening night.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday (Oct. 6) afternoon that they had released goaltender James Reimer from his professional tryout (PTO). This announcement comes hours after they reportedly claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau off of waivers.