G Ilya Samsonov (2015, 22nd, WSH)

[Rebels57]

Guys like Samsonov, Hart, etc will likely take a month or two to adjust to the AHL before settling in. This happens to just about every goalie prospect when they start out in the AHL, unless they play for a defensive powerhouse.

 

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[The Crypto Guy]

Wow, just realized he's putting up terrible numbers in the AHL so far.

 

[justafan22]

Backup next year?

 

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Adjusted I guess.

 

[Newsworthy]

Samsonov is something else. Teams should gauge his trade value because his ceiling is enormous.

 

[Peasy]

Samsonov is something else. Teams should gauge his trade value because his ceiling is enormous.

I assume it would take a lot to trade for him. Holtby has struggled this season and last season and only has 1 more year on his contract. It is highly likely Samsonov will be taking over then.

 

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Wow, what a turn-around. He had horrible stats last time I checked about 6 weeks ago.

He probably spends another year in the AHL honing his still, as both Holtby and Copely are under contract next year; unless Holtby is traded, which I think unlikely.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Samsonov is something else. Teams should gauge his trade value because his ceiling is enormous.

Do you think teams can get a value trade for a prospect who was a first round pick and seems to be living up to expectations?

 

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[Atas2000]

He should get some starts in the NHL.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Terrible save percentage, team in front of him must dominating if somehow he hasn't lost in 15 games.

 

[ResignCraigAdams]

Terrible save percentage, team in front of him must dominating if somehow he hasn't lost in 15 games.

He's been better recently from what I understand. Also, God forbid it takes some time for a young goalie to adjust from playing in the KHL.

 

[inthewings]

Terrible save percentage, team in front of him must dominating if somehow he hasn't lost in 15 games.

It's a 9-game run. He's 8-0-1 with two shutouts, a 0.951 save %, and 1.19 GAA.

 

[Maylo]

Terrible save percentage, team in front of him must dominating if somehow he hasn't lost in 15 games.

Wow, just realized he's putting up terrible numbers in the AHL so far.

Anything else you want to add?

 

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[EscapedGoat]

It's a 9-game run. He's 8-0-1 with two shutouts, a 0.951 save %, and 1.19 GAA.

Only a .951 save percentage? Pfft, bust.

 

[justafan22]

Wonder if he's the starter in 2020.

Holtby will be 31 then, and giving a goalie of his age a long term deal isn't smart

 

[inthewings]

Samsonov is on an insane run right now. He's probably already a better goalie than Phoenix
Copley.

 

[wings5]

Wonder if he's the starter in 2020.

Holtby will be 31 then, and giving a goalie of his age a long term deal isn't smart

Goalies can still be good in their mid thirties, Caps can easily decide to sign Holtby to 2-4years, keep Samsonov as an AHL starter next year then backup ( or backup next season), then trade Holtby away when Samsonov is fully ready to be a starter.

 

[Atas2000]

Goalies can still be good in their mid thirties, Caps can easily decide to sign Holtby to 2-4years, keep Samsonov as an AHL starter next year then backup ( or backup next season), then trade Holtby away when Samsonov is fully ready to be a starter.

Samsonov is fully ready to be a starter. The question is what to with Holtby. Isn't the expansion draft upcoming? The Caps should do what Tampa did.

 

[Arkadiusz]

Samsonov is fully ready to be a starter. Tge question is what to with Holtby. Isn't the expansion draft upcoming? The Caps should do what Tampa did.

Did you mean to allude to Pens situation with Fleury/Murray?

 

[justafan22]

Did you mean to allude to Pens situation with Fleury/Murray?

No, Tampa with Vasilevsky and Bishop.