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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 25
Edmonton Oilers Should Sign Ilya Samsonov to a PTO
As the preseason gets into full swing and the season draws nearer, rosters are beginning the process of taking shape. Teams can still add players that are unsigned and give them a shot to make the team or at least find a spot in the system.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 25
Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems for 2025-26
Is it more valuable to have one dominant goaltender or two very good ones? It depends on the time of year. Come the postseason, there’s a correlation between trusting one bellcow starter and winning the Stanley Cup.
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.
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
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.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
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 / 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.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / October 8, 2024
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
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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20, 2024
Playoffs could be make-it or break-it for Ilya Samsonov’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs
If there’s anyone who needs to prove themselves during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff series against the Boston Bruins, it’s goaltender Ilya Samsonov.
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 / Daily Faceoff / March 23, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov leaves game vs. Oilers with injury
The injury bug continues to go around in Toronto, as Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov left Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers due to an injury.
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
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