Category: Ilya Samsonov
Through free agency or trade, Sabres must find another goalie
Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenBUFFALO – The Sabres possess a stable of strong goaltending prospects. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, a Finn labeled as the Sabres’ goalie of the future, has looked impressive in his limited NHL action. While he has battled injuries and struggled at times in the minors, he’s still a terrific young talent. Th...
Read moreThrough free agency or trade, Sabres must find another goalie
BuffaloBUFFALO – The Sabres possess a stable of strong goaltending prospects. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, a Finn labeled as the Sabres’ goalie of the future, has looked impressive in his limited NHL action. While he has battled injuries and struggled at times in the minors, he’s still a terrific young talent. Th...
Read moreIlya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek, and asset management
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have finally slayed their two-headed goalie monster by metaphorically lopping off both their heads. (Okay, that’s gross, I’ll definitely delete that before I publish this.) On Monday afternoon the team announced that […]
Read moreSamsonov of Capitals among players not receiving qualifying offers
Washington CapitalsIlya Samsonov did not receive a qualifying offer from the Washington Capitals and will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
Read moreCapitals pass on qualifying offer for G Samsonov
CapitalsLess than a week after trading Vitek Vanecek, the Capitals declined to give restricted free agent Ilya Samsonov a qualifying offer Monday, leaving Washington without either of their two goaltenders from last season.
Read moreSamsonov of Capitals among players not receiving qualifying offers
Washington CapitalsIlya Samsonov did not receive a qualifying offer from the Washington Capitals and will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
Read moreIlya Samsonov set to become free agent after Capitals don't issue qualifying offer
Ilya SamsonovWashington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30). The move comes after the Capitals traded goalie Vitek Vanecek to the Devils last week. Samsonov, 25, made 44 appearances for the Capitals last season, including 39 starts, and struggled with save percentage despite posting a 23-12-5 record. He was...
Read moreCapitals choose not to extend qualifying offer to Ilya Samsonov
Ilya SamsonovIn an unexpected move, the Washington Capitals chose not to tender a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Ilya Samsonov before Monday’s 5 PM deadline. The move would have allowed the Capitals to keep the […]
Read moreCapitals Create Opening for Veteran Goalie with Vanecek Trade
New Jersey DevilsThe Washington Capitals have now semi-addressed an issue they needed to fix this offseason. The team had to commit to one of their two young goaltenders, who were both restricted…
Read moreDevils Acquire Vanecek from Capitals
Ilya SamsonovThe New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek and a second-round pick from the Washington Capitals in exchange for two draft picks.
Read moreDevils acquire Vanecek, draft pick from Capitals for two picks
Vitek VanecekWashington Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek (41) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Buffalo, (Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP) The have acquired goaltender and pick No. 46 in the 2022 NHL Draft in exchange for picks No. 37 and 70, the t...
Read moreCapitals plan to give qualifying offers to Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, but still want to acquire a veteran goaltender
CapsCapitals general manager Brian MacLellan said on Breakdown Day in May that the first offseason decision he wanted to make was in regard to the team’s goaltending situation. Both Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek are […]
Read moreNHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, and the Boston Bruins
Vitek VanecekThe Capitals could have a goaltender on the trade block. Panthers trying to move Bobrovsky. Don't count on a Foligno buyout.
Read moreIlya Samsonov: 2021-22 season review
RMNBIlya Samsonov is still a goalie for the Washington Capitals. Visualization by HockeyViz About this visualization: This series of charts made by Micah Blake McCurdy of hockeyviz.com shows lots of information for the player over […]
Read more3 Reasons the Capitals Shouldn’t Trade for Ducks’ John Gibson
Washington CapitalsIt doesn’t make sense for the Washington Capitals to acquire John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks. Despite the organisation’s desire for a shake-up between the pipes, trading for the 6-foot-2…
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