919 save percentage and 2.33 goals-against-average in 42 games were the best of his young career and showed that he had the ability to keep his teams in games. He showed himself as a capable player who learned on the job, handled the pressure, and consistently delivered strong performances. However, that changed with the Maple Leafs. What fans did know was that Samsonov had been let go by the Washington Capitals because he just wasn’t deemed to be good enough. When he came to the team, he was largely unknown and a bit of a gamble. Samsonov’s first season with the Maple Leafs showed he was a reliable and talented goalie. The bottom line is that this decision could reshape the franchise’s future and bring a Stanley Cup closer to fruition. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy makes the lunging pad save against Toronto Maple Leafs Ryan O’Reilly (Photo by Gavin Napier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The long-term benefits of re-signing O’Reilly could outweigh the financial implications. However, his impact on the team’s overall success might be worth it in the long run. However, given the importance of the objective, there’s a middle ground somewhere, between risk and reward that could ensure O’Reilly’s services and preserve the core group of players. The team, as always, is under financial constraints. The big question for the team is how much it would be willing to spend to bring home O’Reilly and the contract that comes with him. Bringing O’Reilly back would give the Maple Leafs a player who gets how to win and possesses the necessary drive and leadership to guide his team toward a championship.īalancing the Core and Long-Term Benefits His scoring amps up during the postseason, and he’s been a consistently top performer during his career. O’Reilly’s track record speaks for itself. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Jarnkrok & O’Reilly He seems unfazed by the physicality and intensity of the playoffs. In contrast, O’Reilly thrives in high-stakes situations. Marner’s both offensively gifted and can be a strong defensive presence however, he’s sometimes neutralized by playoff pressure. O’Reilly’s playing style contrasts with a player like Mitch Marner. O’Reilly Brings a Contrasting Style and a Winning Attitude That’s to bridge the gap between regular-season and playoff success. Re-signing O’Reilly would help the team do what it simply can’t seem to do well. His on-ice presence brings the team confidence and inspires teammates to raise their level of play. He’s a leader with grit and a relentless drive. He not only has offensive skills, but he has those vague – but crucial – intangibles that any successful playoff team needs. That characteristic sets him apart from other players. O’Reilly’s been able to elevate his game during previous postseason runs. When O’Reilly came to the Maple Leafs at the NHL trade deadline, the team brought in a player, who had the essential qualities for playoff success. In this post, I’m going to make a case for why I believe these are two players the team needs to re-sign. Related: Phil Kessel’s Iron Man Streak Didn’t Come Easily I just have a feeling that these guys are keepers for the team and add intangibles that the team could use to push over the top. However, the two key players I’d really hope new Maple Leafs’ general manager Brad Treliving would want to enlist for the battle are Ryan O’Reilly and Ilya Samsonov. The Team Needs to Re-Sign Ryan O’Reilly and Ilya Samsonov ![]() He’s older now, but does he ever know how to make a team better? He’d be a good addition to the team and could fit in anywhere. Second, I’d love to see Corey Perry come home to play for the Maple Leafs. David Kampf, Toronto Maple Leafs ( Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
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