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Maple Leafs prospect Hildeby now NHL-necessary as Samsonov reports to minors

Though Dennis Hildeby has impressed in his first season of North American hockey, the plan was for him to remain in the minors. But with Woll injured and Samsonov in the minors, he’s become NHL-necessary.

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Published: 8 months ago

Should the Maple Leafs’ Glass Be Half-Full or Half-Empty?

Following the meltdown of their goaltending and only registering one win in their last six games, the Toronto Maple Leafs have lost as many games as they have won this…

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Samsonov, Sabres’ Comrie clear waivers, can be assigned to AHL

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov cleared waivers Monday and can now be assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

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Published: 8 months ago

Samsonov clears: The Maple Leafs will try to reset Ilya Samsonov with more practice time

From a career-best season, to starting opening night, to now being put on waivers and ‘sent down’ to the minors, Ilya Samsonov has fallen from grace. Ilya Samsonov (TOR) clears waivers and can now be assigned to the AHL Marlies. — Chris Johnsto

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Published: 8 months ago

Ilya Samsonov clears waivers as Maple Leafs forge ahead with a Martin Jones – Dennis Hildeby tandem for the time being

Ilya Samsonov has cleared waivers and Dennis Hildeby has been recalled as the Maple Leafs enter 2024 with an NHL goaltending tandem (Martin Jones – Hildeby) few would’ve ever predicted. Samsonov remaining in the organization does not clear the fu

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Senators

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially recalled Dennis Hildeby, who will join them on the California road trip. With the Hildeby promotion, what…

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Published: 8 months ago

Ilya Samsonov Clears Waivers

01/01/24: As expected, Samsonov has cleared waivers, according to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston. As a result, he is now eligible for assignment to AHL Toronto.  12/31/23: The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Ilya Samsonov on waivers. Sa

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Published: 8 months ago

Bo Horvat Has Replaced John Tavares as Mathew Barzal’s Mentor

New York Islanders fans remember the day all too well. On July 1, 2018, captain John Tavares signed a seven-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, his childhood team. Since…

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Published: 8 months ago

Sheldon Keefe on the plan in goal after calling up Dennis Hildeby: “We’ll get him up to speed at the NHL level… NHL shooters are a different animal as he may have learned when Auston came down and blew one by him in one of the first drills”

After Monday’s practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed the call-up of Dennis Hildeby, the waiving of Ilya Samsonov, David Kampf returning to the lineup after the healthy scratch, and the team’s overall play entering 2024. Practice Lines – January 1 #

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Published: 8 months ago

Scout’s Analysis: What Maple Leafs have in goalie Dennis Hildeby

This wasn’t what Toronto had planned in net, but with Ilya Samsonov struggling they called up Dennis Hildeby from the AHL. What do the Leafs have in the 6-foot-7 goalie? Scout Jason Bukala shares his report.

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Playoff Aspirations Teeter on the Edge

The post Maple Leafs’ Playoff Aspirations Teeter on the Edge appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs recent losing streak has pushed the team to the edge. What will happen if the team has another spate of similar games? The post M

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Canadiens

Goaltending options for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will someone offer up a lot for Montreal Canadiens David Savard and Sean Monahan?

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Published: 8 months ago