Maple Leafs Considering Letting Ilya Samsonov Walk or Trade Him If Performance Does Not Improve
Key points:
- Ilya Samsonov's performance has declined significantly during the 2023-24 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Joseph Woll has been performing better and is being considered as the team's starting goalie.
- There is a possibility that the Maple Leafs could let Samsonov walk or trade him if his play does not improve.
Maple Leafs’ goaltender Ilya Samsonov’s future in Toronto appears uncertain after a disappointing start to the 2023-24 season. Samsonov, who had a breakout season the previous year, has struggled with a .855 save percentage (SV%) and a 4.11 goals-against average (GAA) in seven appearances. With backup goalie Joseph Woll performing well, the Maple Leafs may consider letting Samsonov walk as an unrestricted free agent after this season or potentially trading him during the season to free up cap space. However, there is still a chance for Samsonov to bounce back and solidify his place with the team.
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