With how badly Ilya Samsonov has struggled in his last few starts, is it the right decision to start him on a back-to-back in Columbus? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins That’s Hockey to discuss, and give his thoughts on why the Leafs struggle with teams near the bottom of the standings.
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At the moment the jackets have 4 goals on 11 shots, I've gotta wonder how many chances they gonna give this guy? I have no doubt they would've pulled him by now if they didn't have a back to back tomorrow.
Thanks for putting old Samsonov in! Love it
In retrospect what choice did the leafs have. After tonight's game something has to give
Samsonite is or Samsonov is the # 1 goalie going forward forget the insiders saying he isn't it's bs
Sammie is done, nothing against the guy but god damn
Damn he sucks lmao
Guess not.
Decision to sign him was where it all started lol.
What a joke! Sub 750 goalie even dressing in the NHL is beyond idiotic. And, he proved it again. Get this guy out of here,!! Charity case.. Keefe's got ahl mentality. NHL is not a development league.
Why is Martin talking so loud. Dude you don't have to scream
Sammy is done.
Hindsight being 20-20, NO!
7 hours later, we have our answer.
No.
racing to the bottom
Look at the past few games , their defense is the main reason they give up so many goals. It doesn't matter which goalie is in net, poor defensive play in your on end and no back check leaves the offensive players open. Its a team game and the leafs do not play team defense
If they send him down to the Marlies My 7 year old son is gonna be on the same ice surface as him Feb 16th vs Belleville Sens, they do intermission scrimmage. That would be cool.
Absolutely a stupid idea! Ffs I would like to see a picture of leafs winning the cup in COLOUR!!!
Time to stop blaming Samsonov. He was not good enough to be the back-up for a Washington team that did not make the playoffs last year. Suddenly he is being attacked for not being a Stanley Cup level goalie ? That was never in him. He needs good defensive support. Where is the defense ? He needs strong back support from forwards, not floaters. Even then he is still just an adequate back-up, not a championship calibre goalie.
Love how Martin biron is giving samsonov shit and biron was only a mediocre ahl player like samsonov. Either way they both suck.
The Leafs placed him on waivers this afternoon .They must have a deal cooking .They would not waive him unless they have a replacement ready to go .Maybe brining in Marc Andre Fleury from the Wild ?? I would love to see that .Fleury is 39 but has 3 Cup rings and a ton of playoff experience .Perfect mentor for young Woll I think .Minny is probably going to miss palyoffs anyway so they might as well get a prospect .I guess we will wait and see when Samsonov clears waivers tomorrow ( he will most definitly clear ,no other team is touching that $3.8 mill contact)