G Ilya Samsonov (2015, 22nd, WSH)

[tony d]

I think he's the backup in Washington next year. Going to be a great goalie IMO.

 

[inthewings]

1.Because I follow his career and he is in the league since his draft year unlike other players. There was plenty of time to figure out that he is struggling in the NHL.

2.Going to an "inferior" league where he would get a very different treatment than he does as a labeled bust in the NHL could do wonders to him... 2 years ago or so. Now probably not so much. Thank you, Mr.Larionov.

3.Because Larionov is a brainwashed idiot who loathes everything hockey related from the country that taught him to play hockey and ultimately be a star and earn a ton. That's not what I think, that's what everyone with a brain thinks.

Samsonov's stll GM for you:"Larionov... will never work towards Russia."

Величкин об отъезде Самсонова в НХЛ: «Его агент Ларионов никогда не будет работать в сторону России»

Have you considered that maybe Nail Yakupov did not want to play in Russia, and that it was his decision, and not his agent's?

 

[Atas2000]

Have you considered that maybe Nail Yakupov did not want to play in Russia, and that it was his decision, and not his agent's?

Knowing a thing or two about Yakupov's relationships I know Larionov's advice played a big role in his decision making. The last word is always that of the player himself though and Yakupov is officially an idiot because he continued butchering his career instead of trying a different approach.

 

[Marcobruin]

Time to look beyond Holtby perhaps..i think holtby is overrated . Good prospect in Sam however Caps need to look beyond Ovie(age)...Trading Forsberg was stupid at the time of the trade and even dumber now
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[BlueBull]

Wow, these 2015 draftees are growing fast.

 

[42]

So Holtby and Samsonov next year? Or is Samsonov more likely to spend majority of the year in the AHL?

 

[Zine]

Knowing a thing or two about Yakupov's relationships I know Larionov's advice played a big role in his decision making. The last word is always that of the player himself though and Yakupov is officially an idiot because he continued butchering his career instead of trying a different approach.

All the Russia stuff aside, Larionov is just an incompetent jerk, period. Samsonov should drop him.

I recall Yakupov's dad having choice words for Larionov during the lockout when Nail wanted to play in the KHL.
Larionov also went to the media after being fired by Galchenyuk. I can't think of many agents who would do that; it's quite unprofessional.

 

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[Hivemind]

So Holtby and Samsonov next year? Or is Samsonov more likely to spend majority of the year in the AHL?

Plan A is for Samsonov to play in the AHL next season. That will obviously depend on how he adjusts to North America and how the back-ups in Washington fare.

 

[Killerjas]

How is he doing for Hershey?

 

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How is he doing for Hershey?

3 GP, 4.04 GAA, .859 SV% ... haven't watched any games, just looking at stats.

 

[Broad Street Buddies]

3 GP, 4.04 GAA, .859 SV% ... haven't watched any games, just looking at stats.

Hahaha wow! Looks like he doesn’t have any intention to let Carter Hart (4.81 GAA, .860 SV%) be the worse goalie of the AHL without putting a fight!

Joke aside, do you guys think that he will see some NHL action this year? How was he in camp compare to your actual NHL backup?

 

[Dr John Carlson]

He probably won't get any NHL time this season barring injuries.

Hershey is putrid to start the season so take his numbers with a grain of salt.

 

[Hivemind]

As @Dr John Carlson mentioned, Hershey is garbage right now. He's played relatively well (especially in his first start), but the team as a whole is struggling and his numbers are suffering as the result of it. He still needs some AHL seasoning, but I could see him getting a cup of coffee in the NHL at some point this season.

 

[deejb]

Vasilevskiy after first 6GP in AHL: 3.25 GAA and .890 SV%.

 

[HighLifeMan]

Hahaha wow! Looks like he doesn’t have any intention to let Carter Hart (4.81 GAA, .860 SV%) be the worse goalie of the AHL without putting a fight!

Joke aside, do you guys think that he will see some NHL action this year? How was he in camp compare to your actual NHL backup?

Look no further than the Stotckon duo of Jon Gillies and Tyler Parsons who have combined to let in 23 goals on 120 shots to start the season for a SV% of .808.

 

[Hivemind]

Martin Brodeur also had terrible AHL numbers.

 

[Broad Street Buddies]

Look no further than the Stotckon duo of Jon Gillies and Tyler Parsons who have combined to let in 23 goals on 120 shots to start the season for a SV% of .808.

That's not really good but can we all agree that the Toronto Marlie's duo should be considered the front-runner?

 

[TheBradyBunch]

Martin Brodeur also had terrible AHL numbers.

While I don't believe in judging a player - much less a rookie goalie - off of their numbers from a 6 game stretch, Brodeur did not have terrible AHL numbers. He was 13th in SVP amongst goalies with more than 20 GP.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Look no further than the Stotckon duo of Jon Gillies and Tyler Parsons who have combined to let in 23 goals on 120 shots to start the season for a SV% of .808.

How does our goaltending coach still have a job? He’s been here for like 7 years and every goalie he gets his hands on turn into complete poop.

 

[Killerjas]

3 GP, 4.04 GAA, .859 SV% ... haven't watched any games, just looking at stats.

Thanks, but I can also just go to eliteprospects and get the stats myself...

 

[SoundAndFury]

How does our goaltending coach still have a job? He’s been here for like 7 years and every goalie he gets his hands on turn into complete poop.

David Rittich disagrees.

Maybe the issue is he was given the goalies who are poop to begin with?

 

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Thanks, but I can also just go to eliteprospects and get the stats myself...

Aren't you a big boy.