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Ilya Samsonov Reveals Mental Struggles Amidst Challenging Performances
The Buffalo Sabres handed the Toronto Maple Leafs a decisive 9-3 defeat at KeyBank Center last night, marking the Leafs' most significant loss of the season.
However, the spotlight is now on goaltender Ilya Samsonov, who has been facing a tough season with a goals-against average approaching four. Concerns are growing about whether Samsonov is the long-term solution in the Leafs' goal.
Acknowledging his struggles, Samsonov candidly expressed,
«It's tough right now. I need to figure out everything in my head. That's the first one. It's not about technique just in the head. I need to figure it out. I want to try to get change as quick as I can, but sometimes in life it's not working like that. I will keep fighting.»
While Samsonov contributed positively last season, assisting the Leafs in winning a postseason round for the first time since 2004, ongoing on-ice challenges might prompt the Leafs to explore alternative goaltending options for a successful playoff run in 2024.
Source: Hockeyfeed
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