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Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe and goalie coach Curtis Sanford were tempted to pull Ilya Samsonov during a game. However, Sanford advised to keep Samsonov in the game, leading to a comeback. The decision to keep Samsonov in the game has sparked discussions on how the Leafs should address the Samsonov issue. Keefe later opted to start Martin Jones over Samsonov, citing the need to give Samsonov a chance to perform better.
Sheldon Keefe on why the Leafs have more hits this year: "It is probably more reflective of the fact that we haven’t had the puck nearly as much this year as we have in past years. When you don’t have it as much, you are defending more, and those numbers tend to rise."
Sheldon Keefe said the Leafs considered going back to Ilya Samsonov tonight but ultimately went with Martin Jones. Samsonov gave up 6 goals to Columbus. Keefe: “We didn’t give him a chance, really, to be good, to start well the other night.”
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"I'm glad that was his advice." #Leafs goalie coach Curtis Sanford talked Sheldon Keefe out of pulling Ilya Samsonov after down 5-0. The question is, was the comeback OT loss enough to help Samsonov reclaim any confidence? ↩️ https://t.co/JnKuGBPaVg
Keefe was "very" tempted to pull Samsonov. "Just get through the second and talk about it. Curtis (Sanford) felt strongly that Sammy should stay in & fight & battle with the team. I'm glad that was his advice because I like the fact that Sammy was a part of that comeback." #Leafs
#Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said he was "very " tempted to make goaltending change in 2nd. Between periods goalie coach Curtis Sanford "felt strongly Sammy should stay in and battle with his teammates. Glad that was his advice. Glad that was the decision that was made."