The Toronto Maple Leafs have a solid goaltending duo in Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll but face potential risks with injuries. Ilya Samsonov, once showing promise with a .919 save percentage in his first season, faltered during his second year, leading to a lower performance for the Vegas Golden Knights. At 28 years old, he remains a free agent, potentially making him a viable option for the Leafs. With available cap space of $1.91 million, signing Samsonov could enhance the team's goaltending depth heading into the new season.
Ilya Samsonov had an impressive debut season with a .919 save percentage in 2022-23, appearing to solidify his role with the Maple Leafs.
After a disappointing second season at .890 save percentage, Samsonov signed with the Vegas Golden Knights where he posted an .891 save percentage and 2.82 goals against average.
Despite his underwhelming performances, Samsonov remains an unrestricted free agent at 28, with experience in 200 NHL games and potential for growth.
The Maple Leafs are in a strong position with their current goaltending tandem, but adding depth may be wise given the unpredictable nature of injuries.
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