BREAKING: Sheldon Keefe Makes A Major Announcement Regarding Ilya Samsonov

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Julien Trekker
January 13, 2024 (11:19)

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe made a major announcement ahead of tonight's game tonight against the Colorado Avalanche concerning Ilya Samsonov, a few days after he got called back up from the Marlies in the AHL.

Keefe Unveils Tonight's Starting Goalie

Sheldon Keefe announced that Martin Jones will be the starting goalie tonight against the Avs, and Samsonov will act as backup.

Here are the Maple Leafs lines as seen at the team's morning skate:

Knies - Matthews - Marner
Bertuzzi - Tavares - Nylander
Holmberg - Domi - Jarnkrok
McMann - Kampf - Gregor
Robertson, Reaves

Rielly - Brodie
Benoit - McCabe
Giordano - Liljegren
Lagesson - Timmins

Jones
Samsonov

Host Avs tonight

Many believed Samsonov would make his return to NHL action tonight, but it looks like he'll need to wait a bit more before having the change to regain the trust of his teammates and fans.

Martin Jones, who's been a surprise this season in Toronto, will have another start. If he continues to perform well, he could force the organization's hand ahead of the team deadline.

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