Latest Ilya Samsonov update is a positive one for Leafs fans

In a move that caught plenty of people by surprise, the Toronto Maple Leafs and goaltender Ilya Samsonov were unable to come to a new contract agreement prior to this week’s arbitration deadline, and his next contract will in fact be decided by an arbiter. 

However, it doesn’t appear as though there’s any ongoing bad feelings between the two sides. In fact, based on Samsonov’s latest activity on social media, there is optimism for a new contract, reposting a photo that included the caption “Live, love, Leafs”

In his first season in Toronto after being lured away from the Washington Capitals with a one year, $1.8 million deal, Samsonov racked up a record of 27-10-5 with a .919 save percentage and 2.33 goals against average in 42 games.

Affitipnally, posted a a 4-4 record in nine playoff games with a .898 save percentage and 3.13 goals against average, helping the Leafs win a postseason series for the first time since 2004; he would be forced from action thanks to an injury, giving way to third stringer Joseph Woll. 

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