Ilya Samsonov (TOR) and Eric Comrie (BUF) were placed on NHL waivers. Comrie has a $1.8 million cap hit and an .863 save percentage in 7 appearances this season. Samsonov's time with the Leafs is likely ending, and if he clears waivers, the plan is for him to join the Marlies without playing this week. The Leafs are committed to trying to improve Samsonov's performance.
"We have to do all we can to try to get him back." With Ilya Samsonov clearing waivers, the #Leafs remain committed to trying to pull him out from under his woeful season. ↩️ https://t.co/5oCl8VnqzI https://t.co/5oCl8VnqzI
Keefe this morning on Samsonov: "I'm hopeful that he clears." The #Leafs coach gets his wish. No takers for Samsonov on waivers.
Tavares: "We feel for Sammy in the way that it has gone. As a team and individually, you're disappointed that in a lot of those games, we just didn't play better ... We love him as a teammate. So definitely feel for him." #Leafs
Assuming Ilya Samsonov clears tomorrow, the plan is for him to join the Marlies — but not play this week. They are going to work with him on and off the ice to get his confidence & game back.
Ilya Samsonov’s time with the Leafs has likely come to an end: https://t.co/P35rs5vRwz
We’ll learn Monday at 2 p.m. if another team claimed Eric Comrie. Comrie has a $1.8 million cap hit and an .863 save percentage in 7 appearances this season. He’d benefit from time in the AHL. Needs an opportunity to play. The Amerks’ goalies are Tokarski and Cooley. https://t.co/jZl7HFQDiA
#NHL waivers today: Ilya Samsonov (TOR) and Eric Comrie (BUF).
Placed on NHL waivers today: Eric Comrie (BUF) and Ilya Samsonov (TOR).