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Insider Reveals Samsonov's Potential Timeline With the Marlies


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Dawson McKenzie
January 3, 2024  (10:50)
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Ilya Samsonov on the bench during a game.
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This NHL insider has just revealed how long the Toronto Maple Leafs may keep Ilya Samsonov in the minors given his struggles and need for a reset.

Leafs Could Leave Samsonov in AHL For Longer Than Expected

There is no question that Ilya Samsonov needed some sort of reset this season. He started off the year struggling and never seemed to find his game. After Joseph Woll went down with an injury, it became apparent that Samsonov needed to reset mentally.
This break came in the form of being sent down to the AHL. While Samsonov isn't slated to play in any games with the Marlies, the Leafs effectively swapped him with rising star Dennis Hildeby. Now, insider Chris Johnston has revealed that this swap could last longer than previously expected.
"If they're winning games without him and they don't necessarily need him back right away at the NHL level then it gives more time for him to not have to be there." - Johnston on TSN1050's First Up

Leafs Shut Out Kings As Jones Makes a Case For the Net

The Leafs want to figure out if they truly have a goaltending issue, there is no question about that. However, just how pressing the issue is remains to be seen. As Johnston notes, if they can get by with Jones and Hildeby until Woll gets back, they may not have to make any drastic moves to address their goaltending problem.
If last night's game was any indication, they may not have to do anything, as Jones picked up his 30th career shutout against his former team.
Martin Jones posts his 30th career shutout against his old team 👋
Jones could play both ends of the back-to-back, as the Leafs take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight. However, it is clear that the Leafs will have to try out Hildeby at some point or another.
Martin Jones, asked if after this game, if he could go again tomorrow.

«I could.»
As seen on Maple Leafs Daily - "Insider reveals the Leafs' plan for Samsonov if Hildeby actually plays well at the NHL level"
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