BREAKING: Toronto Maple Leafs Have Officially Placed Ilya Samsonov On Waivers
For an NHL general manager like Brad Treliving, tough decisions are sometimes inevitable. After a challenging three months, the Maple Leafs have reached a verdict on Ilya Samsonov, opting to place the veteran goaltender on waivers today.
This season, Samsonov currently ranks 59th out of 60 goalies in save percentage. His openness about mental struggles adds another layer to the challenges. It's a clear example of the aftermath that putting a goaltender through arbitration can bring. Post-process, it's evident that Samsonov has been grappling to find his game.
The Maple Leafs are poised to recall Dennis Hildeby from the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League. This marks the first tough decision for Treliving since stepping into the role of general manager.
Samsonov is in the final year of a one-year contract, earning 3.55 million per season.
In a parallel move, the Buffalo Sabres also placed Eric Comrie on waivers today.
Source: Bladeofsteel
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