The Arrogant Worms Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ilya-samsonov-set-to-become-free-agent-after-capitals-dont-issue-qualifying-offer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Wow! Now there’s a goalie who has fallen. A team might do well to pick him up and try to fix his struggles. Great talent. But he likely heads back to Russia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 He’ll be signed during the first hour of FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I guess Kuemper to Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Edmonton bound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Alflives said: Wow! Now there’s a goalie who has fallen. A team might do well to pick him up and try to fix his struggles. Great talent. But he likely heads back to Russia? Laffs on it in 3..2..1.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Tiger Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I think this is why 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I wonder what it would take for us to get him as a backup/project? Having a year or two with Ian Clark could jump start his career? His numbers weren't awful last year, he won a lot of games, and the West is far weaker than the East right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, BCNate said: I wonder what it would take for us to get him as a backup/project? Having a year or two with Ian Clark could jump start his career? His numbers weren't awful last year, he won a lot of games, and the West is far weaker than the East right now. This is a Russian. He very likely will go back home if the AHL is his only other option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Alflives said: This is a Russian. He very likely will go back home if the AHL is his only other option. I liked Spencer Martin last year, but have to think Samsanov would be a better backup option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Just now, BCNate said: I liked Spencer Martin last year, but have to think Samsanov would be a better backup option? Samsonov has way higher upside than Martin, that’s for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrafted Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, BCNate said: I wonder what it would take for us to get him as a backup/project? Having a year or two with Ian Clark could jump start his career? His numbers weren't awful last year, he won a lot of games, and the West is far weaker than the East right now. He's not a reclamation project I'd recommend. He's kinda like a fancy house built on a poor foundation: On one hand, he's very athletic and has the physical ability to make an unbelievable save; OTOH, his fundamentals are so poor that he consistently and regularly gives up really weak goals, sometimes from distance. His work ethic isn't outstanding either--I'd heard that his ex-partner Vanacek frequently put in extra time while Samsonov did not. Buyer beware for any team that signs him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Do whatever Ian Clark thinks best? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amplified0ne Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, BCNate said: I liked Spencer Martin last year, but have to think Samsanov would be a better backup option? I know there are exceptions but we have too much tied up in goaltending when you factor in the dead cap and the fact we have a guy can play 50+ games. Injuries yes, so a third string would be helpful but again too much dead cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amplified0ne Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 was it OV that was yelling at him after a playoff goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginator Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Lol. Vanacek traded. Samsonov not qualified. But there hasn't been any tempering between WSH and Kuemper... I know who Gary wants winning a cup next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) *apologies, didn’t see the thread already posted in my haste Caps announce they will not qualify RFA G Samsonov and he will become UFA Methinks Keumper has his bags already packed Washington Capitals decline to give Ilya Samsonov, 25, qualifying offer, remain 'open to all avenues' on team's next starting goaltender. The Washington Capitals declined to give restricted-free-agent goalie Ilya Samsonov a qualifying offer on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent who can sign anywhere in the NHL. It was a shocking move from the Capitals, as general manager Brian MacLellan said last week that Samsonov would be qualified. The decision means the Capitals are currently without both of their starting goaltenders from last season. Samsonov, 25, played 44 games, going 23-12-5 with a .896 save percentage. Vitek Vanecek played 42 games, going 20-12-6 with a .908 save percentage. The Capitals traded Vanecek to the New Jersey Devils last Friday for draft picks. "We've been trying to change up our goaltending a little bit," MacLellan said Friday after the deal with New Jersey. "This is the first step in doing that. We've still got some work to do and further decisions to make." When asked if he was looking for a goaltender to start ahead of Samsonov or be paired with him, MacLellan -- whose team lost in the first round last season to the Florida Panthers -- would only say that "we're open to all avenues." The decision not to qualify Samsonov was due to the fact that he had arbitration rights and could have come back with a salary north of $3 million for next season. Given his performance last season, the Capitals didn't feel he was worth that amount. Samsonov could still re-sign with Washington when the free-agency signing period starts Wednesday. But with both goalies off of their salary cap, the speculation will only grow that Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper, fresh off a Stanley Cup victory, could be headed to the Capitals later this week. Edited July 12, 2022 by RWJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 40 minutes ago, Maginator said: Lol. Vanacek traded. Samsonov not qualified. But there hasn't been any tempering between WSH and Kuemper... I know who Gary wants winning a cup next season. you know teams can grant players permission to talk to other teams early right? just like edmonton granted evander kane's agent to speak with other teams? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Stamkos Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Wasn’t Samsonov one of the rumoured Russians who might have to do some military time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I’d sign him. Would be a good reclamation project for Clark. And a good chance for Samsonov to get his career back on track. Martin was good for us but can he really handle 20+ games? That’s what we’re gonna need in order to keep Demko fresh. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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