Major Update Provided On Samsonov's Future With The Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to use Goaltender Ilya Samsonov is a much larger capacity throughout the season.

According to Sportsnet Hockey Insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs plan to use Samsonov more, giving current backup Martin Jones a bit of a break after recent shaky play. Samsonov, who won in net in Toronto's latest game against the Seattle Kraken, has shown poise since his demotion after being placed on waivers and sent to the AHL, making a strong rebound since then.

The move lets for backup Martin Jones to get some much needed rest following some recent struggles, getting Samsonov back into the groove of NHL Hockey. Samsonov, in the final year of an arbitration deal last season, is being given another chance to rebound from a difficult start to the year, showing he can still compete for a spot in Toronto's still uncertain depth chart.

Samsonov, 26, has a 3.69GAA and a .866SV for the Maple Leafs on the season, with a 6-3-6 record. Toronto sits third in the Atlantic Division with a 23-14-8 record.

Read More At Maple Leafs Insider - Insider reveals that the Leafs are making a bold move in net