Ilya Samsonov and his wife Maria are expecting a baby ‘any day now’
Ilya Samsonov and his wife Maria are expecting a baby "any day now" according to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe.…
Ilya Samsonov endures ‘shoot to the balls’ to beat Vitek Vanecek in first head-to-head matchup: ‘We still the friends’
The Washington Capitals jettisoned their young goaltending tandem this past offseason as they non-tendered former first-round pick Ilya Samsonov and traded former…
Maple Leafs to start Ilya Samsonov for third time this season against Capitals
The Washington Capitals are making the trip up to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs in the first of their last…
Ilya Samsonov: ‘I think I play bad’ against Capitals. That was a ‘hard loss for me.’
Former Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov was in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday for his first game in DC…
Ilya Samsonov is starting against the Capitals tonight for the first time in DC. Evgeny Kuznetsov: ‘I don’t have best friends before him.’
Former Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov is returning to Washington tonight for the first time since being non-tendered a qualifying offer and signing…
Darcy Kuemper versus the ex-goalies, Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek
Yesterday we ran a story about Vitek Vanecek and the New Jersey Devils' absurd winning streak. Afterwards, on Discord, Ian and I…
Ilya Samsonov injured his knee during a penalty shot by Brad Marchand
Ex-Caps goalie/current Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov left Toronto's game early on Saturday night. He suffered an apparent knee injury while facing a…
Leafs already facing goalie drama after ‘injured all the time’ Matt Murray pulls up lame during morning skate
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a victory in their Home Opener over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. In that game,…
Ilya Samsonov was ‘so happy’ after beating Capitals, jokes former teammates said ‘lots of bad words’ to him
The Washington Capitals cut Ilya Samsonov loose over the offseason, opting not to tender the talented young netminder a qualifying offer after…
Toronto Maple Leafs will start Ilya Samsonov against the Capitals on Thursday
The Washington Capitals open the 2022-23 season with an immediate challenge. They play back-to-back games against two Eastern Conference teams that made…
Capitals players say they will ‘miss Sammy and Vitek’ as the two young goaltenders move on with other teams
The National Hockey League can be a harsh business. Playing a kid's game as an adult can net a king's ransom, but…
Ilya Samsonov says goodbye to Capitals organization and fans: ‘These past 3 years in DC have been unforgettable’
The Washington Capitals made a huge change to their roster this offseason when they decided to wipe the slate clean in terms…
Ilya Samsonov signs one-year deal with Toronto Maple Leafs
Peter Laviolette said the Capitals weren't going to bring back Ilya Samsonov after not tendering him a qualifying offer earlier in the…
Peter Laviolette indicates Ilya Samsonov will not be coming back: ‘We’re moving in a different direction’
The Washington Capitals will not be bringing back Ilya Samsonov. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette revealed the news while doing an interview…
Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek, and asset management
The Washington Capitals have finally slayed their two-headed goalie monster by metaphorically lopping off both their heads. (Okay, that's gross, I'll definitely…
Capitals choose not to extend qualifying offer to Ilya Samsonov
In an unexpected move, the Washington Capitals chose not to tender a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Ilya Samsonov before Monday's…
Capitals plan to give qualifying offers to Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, but still want to acquire a veteran goaltender
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said on Breakdown Day in May that the first offseason decision he wanted to make was in…
Report: Capitals tried to extend Conor Sheary earlier in the offseason
The Washington Capitals are entering an important time period that could reshape the franchise during the final years of the Alex Ovechkin…
Ilya Samsonov: 2021-22 season review
Ilya Samsonov is still a goalie for the Washington Capitals.
Brian MacLellan says Capitals’ first offseason decision will be its goaltending
Brian MacLellan rolled the dice last summer. Without many great veteran options in goal, the Capitals general manager decided to bring back…
