Samsonov returns to the KHL for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign, when he played 26 games for Metallurg before joining the Washington Capitals for the 2018-19 season. The Capitals had selected Samsonov with the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. Metallurg still owned the Magnitogorsk native's KHL rights, so HC Sochi acquired them for cash considerations before inking Samsonov to his contract.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has taken a leave of absence to attend to a personal family matter, the club announced Tuesday. The Leafs didn't provide any further details, including a timeline for his return, and asked for privacy. The 27-year-old split the crease in Toronto last season with Anthony Stolarz, finishing with a 27-14-1 record to go along with a .909 save percentage, 2.73 goals-against average and a shutout.
