Sheldon Keefe dishes sarcastic reply when asked about the Leafs' current goaltending situation following Samsonov injury
The Leafs put together a solid 60-minute effort and edged out the Boston Bruins with a razor-close 2-1 win at home to move to 6-4-2 on Saturday night, but unfortunately, they didn't come away unphased, having lost goaltender Ilya Samsonov following the 2nd period. Samsonov appeared to tweak something in his left knee during a penalty shot by Bruins winger Brad Marchand.
With Matt Murray already sidelined due to injury, the net went to third string goaltender Erik Kallgren to start the third period. Thankfully, Kallgren looked calm and steady in goal, stopping all 7 shots he faced in the third period to secure the victory for the Buds.
After the game, Sheldon Keefe was asked about his team's current goaltending situation. His response told the entire story.
-Keefe on the Leafs' current goalie injury issues
The Leafs are in a really tough spot right now with Murray, Samsonov and rookie Joseph Woll all currently sidelined. Further to that, the only two other goaltenders they have on NHL contracts are Erik Kallgren, who has been horrendous when leaned on this season, and Dennis Hildeby, who was drafted this year and is currently playing in Sweden.
It's very likely that we see the Leafs either sign Marlies goaltender Keith Petruzzelli to an entry-level deal or seek out a UFA goaltender to bring in on a one-year deal. With the Leafs in Carolina to take on the Hurricanes tomorrow night, I'd imagine we'll have our answer either tonight or tomorrow morning.
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NOVEMBRE 6 | 58 ANSWERS Sheldon Keefe dishes sarcastic reply when asked about the Leafs' current goaltending situation following Samsonov injury Who should have the Leafs net until Murray or Samsonov returns? | ||
| Kallgren | 22 | 37.9 % |
| Petruzzelli | 10 | 17.2 % |
| A UFA goalie | 9 | 15.5 % |
| Trade for a veteran goaltender | 17 | 29.3 % |
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