Posts About "Ilya Samsonov"
THW's Goalie News: Samsonov, Schneider, and Goalie Pride
October 5th, 2019 Friday night featured five NHL matchups, but no goalie shined brighter than debuting top prospect Ilya Samsonov. Cory Schneider left the ice with injury, and a goalie in Russia made headlines with a big announcement. Samsonov Shines in Debut With Braden Holtby entering the final year of his contract, the future of the crease in...
Samsonov Wins NHL Debut as Capitals Beat Islanders 2-1
October 4th, 2019 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — T.J. Oshie scored the tiebreaking goal, Ilya Samsonov stopped 25 shots in his NHL debut, and the Washington Capitals beat the Islanders 2-1 Friday night to spoil New York's season opener. Jakub Vrana got his second goal in two games t...
Is Braden Holtby Done with the Capitals?
September 17th, 2019 With the Rookie Showcase closed, one thing is abundantly clear: the veterans still reign supreme. One of the biggest headliners is Braden Holtby, who will soon reach the end of a five-year contract. Can the Washington Capitals keep their superstar, or will another team steal him away? Just Sign Braden Holtby Already In some...
America's Capital Hosts NHLPA Rookie Showcase
August 27th, 2019 The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) hosted their 11th annual Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia on Sunday, Aug. 25. The practice arena for the Washington Capitals opened its doors to the media and 27 of the league’s best young talent. The event provided both groups with the...
Who is the NHL's Top Goaltending Prospect?
July 9th, 2019 Goaltenders have been, and will likely always be, the toughest position to evaluate in hockey. How many high draft picks haven't panned out? How many late-round selections did? Usually, the highest drafted goaltender doesn't always end up being the best one down the road. Each team has their own opinion on what makes a goaltender great...
Capitals: Breaking Down Uncertain Goalie Situation
July 7th, 2019 This NHL offseason has been a busy one for the Washington Capitals. Yet some insiders are more concerned with next offseason, when goaltender Braden Holtby’s contract expires, leaving him an unrestricted free agent and possibly clearing the way for his exit from Washington.
