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San Jose Sharks place Ilya Samsonov on waivers after roster cuts

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

San Jose Sharks place Ilya Samsonov on waivers after roster cuts

Summary

Ilya Samsonov has been placed on waivers by the San Jose Sharks following their latest roster cuts. The former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender, who signed a one-year, two-way contract with San Jose after spending time in the KHL, is available to the other NHL teams for 24 hours. If unclaimed, he will join the AHL's San Jose Barracuda. Sources confirm that Samsonov has cleared waivers and is now with the Barracuda. Throughout his NHL career, he has recorded 118 wins, with a goals-against average of 2.77 and 15 shutouts.

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•Ilya Samsonov placed on waivers by San Jose Sharks
•Samsonov joined Sharks on a one-year, two-way contract
•If unclaimed, he will be assigned to the Barracuda
•Samsonov cleared waivers and is now with the Barracuda
•He recorded 118 wins in his NHL career

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After several seasons of playing in the National Hockey League, including for the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltender Ilya Samsonov returned to his native Russia to join HC Sochi with the KHL.However, he decided to return to the NHL for the upcoming season, agreeing to join the upstart San Jose Sharks with a one-year, two-way contract.However, […] The post Former Maple Leafs Goaltender Gets Bad News From Current Club appeared first on HEAVY.
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