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NHL Free Agency started on July 1, but some solid players have yet to find a new home. One of those is goaltender Ilya Samsonov. Some teams still have needs in goal, and could benefit from signing the Russian netminder late in free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Could Oilers Bring in a Unsigned UFA Backup on a PTO?

As NHL teams finalize training camp invites, the Edmonton Oilers could be considering a familiar name for a professional tryout (PTO): goaltender Ilya Samsonov.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 24

Should the Flames sign Ilya Samsonov for extra goaltending depth this season?

There was no better story last season than the dominance Dustin Wolf displayed in his first full NHL campaign. Now, the support Wolf will get heading into his second full season is up in the air at this time.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 21

Around the NHL: Samsonov, Roslovic remain unsigned, Wheeler retires, Blue Jackets GM ‘surprised’ by trade request

Welcome back to another summer edition of Around the NHL. The NHL’s free agency period is now three weeks old and surprisingly, there’s still plenty of talent left on the open market.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Jack Roslovic, Matt Grzelcyk, Victor Olofsson among top remaining UFAs

Our list of top 50 UFAs saw many of its top names land a “re-signed” designation before the 2025-26 league year even began. Now, 10 days into free agency, 44 of those players have signed new contracts, leaving just six without deals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

Friedman: Oilers set to change goalie coaches, trying to find new backup for Stuart Skinner

As the Edmonton Oilers have continued to evaluate the goaltending market, it’s becoming clearer what the team is looking to do. Rumours have swirled about the team making changes after falling in the Stanley Cup Final, where the team’s goaltending was a letdown.

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.

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 / 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.

Avalanche place starting goalie on IR

Red Wings place goalie on waivers

Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves suspended five games for illegal check to the head

Ducks place Mason McTavish on IR with an upper-body injury

Jets always believed in Mark Scheifele and it’s paying off

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 7, 2024

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, 2024

Game 7 loss is a different type of failure for Maple Leafs

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4, 2024

Maple Leafs forced to make shocking goalie switch for Game 7

The Toronto Maple Leafs are turning to goalie Ilya Samsonov for Game 7 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, a shocking twist in the series before the winner-take-all game.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11, 2024