Category: Ilya Samsonov
East Notes: Samsonov, Dubas, Fedotov
Maple LeafsNotes from the East including Ilya Samsonov's insistence on a one-year deal in July, an update on Ilya Fedotov's situation in Russia, and more.
Read moreRanking the Atlantic Division’s Goaltending Duos
Tampa Bay LightningThere is some argument to be made that when it comes to overall goaltending, the NHL’s Atlantic Division might be the worst of any division in the league this year. I know some will respond with the “well the Tampa Bay Lightning still have Andrei Vasilevskiy” argument and I tend to agree. He has a...
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Goalie Tandem Is Biggest Risk of Kyle Dubas’ Tenure
Toronto Maple LeafsFor the second year in a row, the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed into another season with turnover to some extent between the pipes. Last season, the story was Jack…
Read moreMaple Leafs Fans Should Expect Blockbuster Deal(s) This Season
Kyle DubasToronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas will be going for it this season. The 2022-23 campaign is going to be one of the most entertaining years in recent…
Read moreMaple Leafs Will Benefit From Battle Between Murray & Samsonov
Ilya SamsonovHeading into their 2022-23 campaign, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have a drastically different setup in net than the one they had hoped would bring them more collective success in…
Read moreMaple Leafs News & Rumors: Badini, O’Brien & Samsonov vs. Campbell
Nazem KadriIn this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I will share that the Toronto Marlies have signed four forwards to one-year AHL contracts. I’ll also share some information…
Read moreMaple Leafs Must Set Nick Robertson Up For Success in 2022-23
Matt MurrayIt’s officially been two weeks since the start of free agency, and while the and the and Calle Jarnkrok among others have taken most of the spotlight, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to have a hole in their top six. While it’s safe to expect the line of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Michael Bu...
Read moreIlya Samsonov says goodbye to Capitals organization and fans: ‘These past 3 years in DC have been unforgettable’
Ilya SamsonovThe Washington Capitals made a huge change to their roster this offseason when they decided to wipe the slate clean in terms of their goaltending. Vitek Vanecek was traded to the New Jersey Devils and […]
Read moreMaple Leafs Commentary: How Much Worse Are the New Goalies?
Matt MurrayThe Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! That seems to be the general reaction of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan base these days in regard to the team acquiring…
Read moreLeafs sign Caps castoff Samsonov to 1-year deal
CapsGoaltender Ilya Samsonov, who wasn't given a qualifying offer by the Capitals earlier this week, has signed a one-year deal with the Maple Leafs.
Read moreDarcy Kuemper signs five-year contract to become Capitals number one goaltender
Darcy KuemperThe Washington Capitals finally have their number-one goaltender. The Capitals signed 2022 Stanley Cup Champion netminder Darcy Kuemper to a five-year deal worth $5.25 million per season over 90 minutes after free agency started. The […]
Read moreCapitals Ink Darcy Kuemper to Five-Year Deal
Jared BednarThe Washington Capitals have landed one of the best goalies on the free agent market in Stanley Cup champion Darcy Kuemper.
Read moreToronto Maple Leafs Sign Ilya Samsonov to 1-Year Contract
Ilya SamsonovThe Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Matt Murray from the Ottawa Senators in a trade on Monday and that all but confirmed that their starter Jack Campbell was going to hit…
Read moreMaple Leafs Sign Samsonov to One-Year Deal
Ottawa SenatorsThe Toronto Maple Leafs sign Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, prove-it deal.
Read moreJaroslav Halak deserves another chance as an NHL free agent
Ilya SamsonovWhen the NHL’s free agency period opens today, several big-name goalies will enter the market looking for their next job. Jack Campbell, Darcy Kuemper and Ilya Samsonov highlight the class of netminders preparing to cash in. One goalie returning to the free agent market is Jaroslav Halak, who might...
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