National Hockey League (NHL) General Manager Toronto Maple Leafs Brad Treliving commented on the inclusion of Russian goaltender Ilya Samsonov in the waiver draft, stating that it was not a penalty for the goaltender. sportsnet.ca.
“We’re trying to use every resource possible to help him get back to where he could be. It was a bit of a shock for him. But it’s not a punishment,” Treliving said.
In this NHL season, Samsonov played 15 games and achieved seven wins. He concedes an average of 3.94 goals per game and has a save percentage of 86.2%.
After 35 games in the regular season, Toronto has 43 points and sits sixth in the NHL Eastern Conference standings. In the next game, the club will play away against Anaheim. The match will start on January 4 at 17.00 Moscow time.
Boston ranks first in the Eastern Conference with 52 points.
Former agent Alexey Dementyev Reacted To send Toronto goaltender Samsonov to the waiver draft.