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NHL News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago
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 / 1 hour ago
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 / May 1
The Maple Leafs kids star and the fourth line does fourth line things: Game 5 +/-
It’s nice to see the Leafs prove that they have enough fight in them to make it a series. Toronto going home for Game 6 was a huge positive when the team was in the process of getting written off even before it was known that Auston Matthews was out of the lineup.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 29
With or without a miracle, Brad Treliving has an interesting offseason ahead
Brad Treliving is getting his first taste of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and needless to say, he can’t be too pleased with the dish.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 26
Ilya Samsonov needs to avoid soft goals in Game 4
While most of the attention has been on the Toronto Maple Leafs special teams struggles and William Nylander’s injury-related absences, Ilya Samsonov should also be in the spotlight.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
Maple Leafs Won’t Go Far with Samsonov in Net
The 2023-24 season has been a rollercoaster ride for Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov. The 27-year-old entered on a one-year extension, thanks in large part to helping lead the group to their first playoff series win in nearly 20 years.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Samsonov, Marner & Nylander
After splitting the first two games in Boston, the Toronto Maple Leafs are back on home ice tonight, looking to capitalize on the momentum from their latest win.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 22
Game 2 takeaways: Matthews, Samsonov post career-best games to tie series
Auston Matthews authored the defining postseason performance of his career, Ilya Samsonov played his best game in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform and the series is tied at one apiece.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22
Game 2 Line Combinations & Pairings for Maple Leafs vs. Bruins
As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, the lineup ready for the game seems still up in the air.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20
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 / TheLeafsnation / April 20
Maple Leafs make the right decision sitting TJ Brodie for Game 1
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has selected his six defensemen for Game 1 against the Boston Bruins and TJ Brodie appears to be the odd man out.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20
Maple Leafs need to win at even strength, benefits of a short bench, and Keefe’s strategies: Leaflets
Playoff hockey is finally back tonight and with it the chance to cast off the 82-game audition and it is now time to see how the Leafs perform when it matters.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 18
Who should start Game 1 for the Leafs between Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll?
After a world of ups and a world of downs, we’ve officially reached the end of the 2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs season. They improved in some areas from
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14
Samsonov struggling isn’t ideal, but don’t read too much into it
Having absolute confidence in the Maple Leafs heading into the playoffs wouldn’t feel natural. The team has had varying levels of success heading into the post season over the past eight years and the results have largely been the same and very rarely has that involved not blaming the goaltender once things get rolling.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
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 9
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Samsonov & McCabe
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in an overtime thriller on Monday night. Jake McCabe scored the game-winning goal at 1:30 of the extra period to seal the win, while Auston Matthews notched his NHL-leading 65th goal and assisted on the game-winner.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Old Prof Hockey / April 8
Rising Above Adversity: Samsonov’s Success with the Maple Leafs
Although I’m thankful for all those who read my Toronto Maple Leafs posts, sometimes readers say mean-spirited and hurtful things. I suppose they believe that professional athletes, because they make far more money than they do (or I do), are fair game for the kind of abuse I believe they would never give others.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 5
Maple Leafs’ Samsonov the Clear-Cut Starter for Playoffs
About a week ago, I asked three questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the final stretch of the regular season. One was who will solidify their role as starter, especially come playoff time.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 31
Sabres Grades: Sabres Couldn’t Solve Samsonov
The Buffalo Sabres scored well in the Sabres Grades, but couldn’t score on Ilya Samsonov in their 3-0 shutout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. 13 of the 19 Sabres that touched the ice had an average grade or better.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24
Maple Leafs Provide Update on Ilya Samsonov’s Sudden Injury
During Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender Ilya Samsonov went down with an odd injury. While stretching from one post to another, awkwardly tweaked something and didn’t get up.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 23
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 / NHL Trade Talk / February 21
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 / Daily Faceoff / January 24
‘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 / Daily Faceoff / January 23
Will Ilya Samsonov finally turn things around with Toronto Maple Leafs?
There’s no sugarcoating it: Ilya Samsonov’s season has been an absolute disaster. So much so that you had to wonder if he’d ever play an NHL game again after going on waivers in December.
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