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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 1
Checking in on 5 former Maple Leafs: Samsonov bounces back, Brodie stays a consistent healthy scratch
The 2024-25 NHL regular season is winding down, which means we’re entering the final month of the season before the playoffs get underway. But before we get into postseason hockey, let’s review five former Toronto Maple Leafs and their play this past month.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Golden Knights’ Hertl not playing this week; Samsonov day-to-day
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy provided a couple of injury updates for the team on Monday. The big news is that center Tomas Hertl will not be playing at all this week.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 15
Jake Allen, Ilya Samsonov and Dan Vladar among top pending UFA goaltenders
While there is still plenty of hockey to be played prior to July 1, it’s never to early to take a peek at what the goaltending market might look like once free agency starts.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9
Kings out to cool off hot Golden Knights amid battle for postseason
The Vegas Golden Knights have turned things around after a rough stretch and will look to keep rolling when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Vegas was in a rut from Jan.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8
Ilya Samsonov gets 2nd shutout of season as Knights blank Penguins
Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and Ilya Samsonov made 22 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Vegas Golden Knights blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Friday night in Las Vegas.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11
Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Samsonov: Shaken Strange Mental Blocks
Honestly, if you were any kind of a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, it was hard not to root for beleaguered goalie Ilya Samsonov. During his time in Toronto, Samsonov was an enigma.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 7
NHL Predictions: Jan 7 Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 29
Knights silence Flames for 6th straight win
Ilya Samsonov turned aside 31 shots for his 14th career shutout and Tanner Pearson had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights extended their season-best winning streak to six games with a 3-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night in Las Vegas.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 22
Top Leafs moments of 2024 – When Ilya Samsonov had his first shutout after return to the NHL
The year 2024 was full of ups and downs for the Maple Leafs. Join us as we turn back the clock and reflect on some of the most notable Maple Leafs moments from the past 365 days. Nobody had higher highs or lower lows with the Maple Leafs in recent memory than Ilya Samsonov.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 15
NHL Predictions: Dec 15 Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 20
Ex-Leafs Goalie Ilya Samsonov Reveals his Biggest Regret About His Time in Toronto
With Ilya Samsonov making his first appearance in Toronto tonight since leaving the Maple Leafs, he has revealed his biggest regret from his time with the team.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores on 177th different goalie, tied for second-most all-time
Alexander Ovechkin just continues to climb his way up the NHL record books.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Blade of Steel / October 15
Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov throws shade at former team after first victory in Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights picked up Ilya Samsonov this past summer, and after his first win for the team, he immediately threw shade at Maple Leafs fans.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 14
Ex-Maple Leafs Goaltender Ilya Samsonov Throws Some Shade at his Former Team
After a rocky tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ilya Samsonov might have thrown some shade at his former team after picking up his first win with Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / October 8
Golden Knights: Five Standouts From Vegas’s Preseason
With the Golden Knights’ preseason having come to a close, let’s take a look at five standouts from Vegas’s exhibition play. At long last, the NHL offseason is over.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Ex-Leafs Samsonov Signed By Vegas: Why He Could Be Great
In a move that surprised no one, Ilya Samsonov was not re-signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instead, he’s moving to the Vegas Golden Knights on a one-year contract.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7
Ilya Samsonov wants a long-term contract, it’s not likely coming from the Maple Leafs
After playing the past three seasons on one-year contracts, Ilya Samsonov wants a long-term deal this summer. This isn’t something the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely interested in.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5
This Game 7 loss is a different type of disappointment, failure for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs invented a new way to lose a Game 7 and crush their fans.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11, 2024
Ilya Samsonov is confident and playing well – and the Toronto Maple Leafs are better for it
One of the consistent knocks against the Toronto Maple Leafs over the years is the team’s inability to have a goaltender who can get it done in the playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2, 2024
Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov Among Fastest to 100 Career Wins
When the Toronto Maple Leafs landed Ilya Samsonov in the summer of 2022, a lot of talk around the goaltender was his small sample size and lack of experience.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / March 17, 2024
'Why Are You Guys Smiling?' Ilya Samsonov Explains What Happened at Maple Leafs Morning Skate Following Loss to Hurricanes
Ilya Samsonov made 36 saves on 40 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday but he was certainly not the reason for the team coming up empty in the win column.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 16, 2024
Ilya Samsonov gives everyone a scare at the Leafs morning skate
The injury bug appeared to have caught its latest victim on the Leafs when it was reported that Ilya Samsonov took an early exit from the morning skate.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21, 2024
Maple Leafs Big Question: What to Do With Ilya Samsonov?
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 26, 2024
The Toronto Maple Leafs need to ride Ilya Samsonov’s momentum
It would be hard to blame you if you were nervous seeing Ilya Samsonov skate onto the ice at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. He has an overall winning record at home, now 5-1-1.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 25, 2024
Ilya Samsonov is showing confidence again in return to Toronto Maple Leafs
After losing the starting job and spending some time in the AHL, Ilya Samsonov is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs and looking as confident as ever. On
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 24, 2024
‘It’s unbelievable. I almost cried’: Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov after shutout over Jets
How can you not be romantic about hockey? Through the first half of the 2023-24 regular season, Ilya Samsonov has dealt with tough performances, losing the starting job, being placed on waivers and a brief stint in the AHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / January 23, 2024
'You Have To Fight For This No Matter What's Going On': How Ilya Samsonov Earned Himself Back-to-Back Starts with Maple Leafs for the First Time in Over Six Weeks
The Toronto Maple Leafs tried everything when it came to restoring Ilya Samsonov's confidence. It turns out that maybe all he needed was a visit from Mom and Dad, who flew in from Russia on Dec.
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