Posts About "Ilya Samsonov"
Capitals Ignore Consequences of Overpaying Backstrom
January 15th, 2020 You would have a hard time denying Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom has been a $9.2 million player over the course of his current 10-year contract. The problem is the 32-year-old likely won’t be during his five-year extension, during which he will almost certainly burden the Caps with that very same cap hit. Capitals...
Ovechkin, Samsonov Lead Capitals over Hurricanes 2-0
January 14th, 2020 WASHINGTON — By now, it almost seems like no big deal when Alex Ovechkin reaches another milestone. Ovechkin scored two first-period goals Monday night and moved into 11th place on the NHL's career list, leading the Washington Capitals to a 2-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old superstar passed Teemu Selanne and...
THW's Goalie News: MacLellan Backs Holtby, Boucher's Historic Night
January 9th, 2020 In today's goalie news, we'll talk about a general manager backing his netminder. Plus, we'll revisit an incredibly historic night in the career of a journeyman goaltender. MacLellan Backs Holtby With the trade deadline fast approaching, any player at the end of his contract is sure to be the subject of some speculation,...
THW's Goalie News: Fleury Skips ASG, Lehner Honored & More
January 4th, 2020 We only had two games on the National Hockey League schedule on Friday night, but we got another road win from a top rookie. Also, the Pacific Division gets a new netminder for the All-Star Game and one of the top goalies in the league gets a big honor. Fleury Declines All-Star Game Invite Vegas Golden Knight goaltender...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Hall, More
October 17th, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors rundown, are the Montreal Canadiens looking to add a defenseman? Do the Washington Capitals have a goaltending controversy? Plus, what's the latest between the New Jersey Devils and Taylor Hall and what does Tom Fitzgerald joining the Devils coaching staff mean? Related: NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Turris, Muzzin,...
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...
