Where do you rank Samsonov/Woll as a goalie tandem

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Where do you rank Samsonov/Woll as a goalie tandem?

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[TMLBlueandWhite]

According to Hockey-Reference they aren't very good.

For all goalies with over 10 games played Woll is 22nd in sv%. Samsonov is 66th. Those aren't very good numbers.

I'm not convinced this is a SC winning tandem.

Samsonov is doing better lately. But the reason Washington ditched him was because he chokes in the playoffs. Like he did last year for the Leafs.

His regular season performance doesn't mean anything is he can't stop a puck when it matters most.

Woll appears to be the better goaltender. But he keeps getting hurt. Doesn't matter if this guy is the second coming of Hasek if he's never available.

Mediocre and injury prone goaltending is all you can afford when you pay half the cap to four forwards.

 

[LeafEgo]

If Islanders take the last wild card spot than Leafs will have the weakest goaltending in the East, tied with Canes, which ain't good.

 

[I am Canadian]

I'm happy with it honestly. Leafs really can't afford any better. I'm offering Samsonov a 1 x 2.5M contract this summer if I'm the Leafs. He needs to prove it again.

 

[ULF_55]

I require more data to answer that question.

33 games does not provide enough data to provide a confidence level.

 

[chaz4hockey]

If Islanders take the last wild card spot than Leafs will have the weakest goaltending in the East, tied with Canes, which ain't good.

Canes goaltending SV% since Jan 1st is .920.

Kochetkov-Freddie combo has actually been very good.

 

[Evilhomer]

Canes goaltending SV% since Jan 1st is .920.

Kochetkov-Freddie combo has actually been very good.

The rangers may have something to say about it, but I think there is a good chance we will see a Toronto/Carolina conference final this year.

 

[kb]

Which Sammy are we assuming here? lol

 

[WillyC]

Goalies are voodoo… Sammy or Woll are both capable of going on a hot streak.

I’m ready to cheer on whoever gets the crease… I like our chances.

 

[Obo]

Which Sammy are we assuming here? lol

Well that's pretty much the point of the question, isn't it? What do you think we're getting?

 

[NVious]

I don't until they do something in the playoffs.

 

[Suntouchable13]

20-30 for me. But don’t blame the goaltending when it chokes in the ploffs because that’s all we can afford. Just gotta hope one of them catches lightning in a bottle or something this year and doesn’t give up softies at least. Anyways, it’s not up to the goaltending to carry us in the post-season.

 

[Buds17]

Essentially around the middle of the pack. Don't think the goaltending will be the main reason for too many wins or losses.

 

[Community]

Middle of the pack with potential for some improvement.

I'm fairly convinced that Samsonov is a bang average goalie. Hes obviously capable of hot streaks and prolonged coolers. There's nothing wrong with that and I hope his heater continues into the playoffs.

I have a lot of faith in Woll if he can stay healthy. Even after a mediocre year with some injury issues he's produced a goof save percentage and showed promise. I was hoping he'd take a step this year and take the reigns for good, but it looks like it'll be more back and forth. I still have faith in him taking the starting spot for good next year and being a top 15 goalie for the next 5+ years.