Hockey agent Ivan Botev, representing the interests of the former St. Louis forward. Sammy Blais spoke about the player’s possible employment in the KHL.
— Is it true that the Blaze is considering the KHL? If so, why?
— Yes, that’s right, we are thinking about job opportunities in Russia. We have contacted several clubs in the league, but this process takes some time, so there are no details yet.
— What does Samuel know about the league and Russia?
— The fact that it is the second league in the world and the first in Europe. He has no idea about Russia, but he is interested in this country and reads articles about it.
– Which of his friends is playing here?
– Yes, there are people like that, it is Sammy who asks questions about their country and championship. Who exactly? For example, Josh Livo, performing in Ufa. So they are in touch, Sam can easily get an answer to any question he is interested in. He has many friends, but Livo is the closest.
— What level of player are you talking about? Who are you among those who play in the KHL?
“He’s a guy who, once he got to the NHL, never left. Blais took his chance and kept up the level. Yes, he had different roles and roles in the Rangers and in St. Louis, but in the KHL, he intends to show himself in all his glory. I think Sammy is capable of taking on bigger roles than in the NHL, showing his skills and getting noticed, one of the main players in the KHL.
— What elements of the game is he best at? Can he play on the power play?
– Fights hard, plays on the corners, is good on the boards and under the goal. In some ways, he resembles Cedric Paquette, who scores some of his goals on set-ups, covering the goalie, etc. So I see great potential in him, ”the agent quotes Metaratings.ru.
Through the 2023-24 season, Blais, 28, has 53 regular season NHL games and 7 (1+6) points with a utility rating of -12.
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