Following the roster freeze, the Toronto Maple Leafs may consider sending Ilya Samsonov to the AHL, according to today’s NHL news and rumours roundup. Meanwhile, are Buffalo and Pittsburgh’s coaches on the hot seat? Finally, are the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils serious about trade for Jake Allen with the Montreal Canadiens?
After a string of losses for the Toronto Maple Leafs, goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov’s confidence is fading. Martin Jones gives short-term respite, but the ongoing goalie dilemma need addressing. With NHL rosters frozen, Samsonov will back up Jones in Columbus on Saturday, but his future is uncertain.
