The status of Ilya Samsonov for tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins seems to be a bit uncertain. After this morning’s skate, he was reported as the first goalie off the ice. That usually indicates that he would be getting the start. However, afterward, Maple Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keefe’s comments have added some ambiguity…
In mid-December of 2023, goalie Ilya Samsonov found himself in a significant slump. The downward spiral was so overwhelmingly bad that it sparked concerns about his future as a quality goaltender for his Toronto Maple Leafs. Following a disappointing 6-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 29, Samsonov’s performance came under intense scrutiny….
In what some fans might see as a surprising decision, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has announced that goaltender Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes tonight against the Red Wings Sunday night. Despite recent challenges for the netminder, he’s getting another chance and far earlier than many in Leafs Nation would have…
Not everyone is worried about whether struggling goalie Ilya Samsonov can still cut the mustard in the crease anymore. It seems that his teammates on the Toronto Maple Leafs see him as a friend and partner in battle more than just a goalie who struggles. In an interview yesterday, when asked about the news that…
Amidst goalie uncertainties, rookie Dennis Hildeby is set to start tonight’s game for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second of a back-to-back situation. It will be his first-ever NHL game. Meanwhile, Martin Jones picked up a win versus the Kings on Tuesday and the organization is trying to figure out what to do with…
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov has cleared waivers and is set to join the Toronto Marlies. The Toronto Maple Leafs made the announcement on Monday in hopes of starting off the new year with a feasible plan. The organization is taking a strategic approach to rebuild Samsonov’s confidence and game. Some wonder if the hope is that…
The goaltending woes in Toronto have reached a critical point. Things are so bad, head coach Sheldon Keefe to publicly acknowledge the challenges with netminder Ilya Samsonov. Keefe’s recent statements suggest a lack of confidence in Samsonov’s current form, acknowledging the need for the organization to address the situation. This is nothing short of a…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a goaltending crisis as Ilya Samsonov, pulled just minutes into the second period of Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, delivered a subpar performance again. Allowing five goals on 19 shots, this ugly outing came on the heels of disappointing showing against Columbus, where he allowed six goals…
