Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss how an improved Ilya Samsonov could be pivotal to the Leafs' season as they continue to look for answers in net until Joseph Woll's return.
The Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast hosts Jason Chen and Michael Amato note a strong performance from Ilya Samsonov in Seattle following a loss in Vancouver could give the Leafs a much-needed boost.
Martin Jones allowed six goals against the Canucks and his hot run seems to have faded.
The Leafs need to shore up their goaltending until Joseph Woll returns, but the goalie market is a bit saturated, and perhaps the move could be to shore up the defense instead.
Samsonov is still just 26 years old and possesses plenty of talent. A win in Seattle and an extended stretch of strong play could build his confidence back up.
Could Samsonov have some sneaky fantasy value for the rest of the season?
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