Russian goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov will receive $3.55 million a year under a contract with the NHL club”Toronto Maple Leafs “, according to the team’s press office.
This decision was made following the results of the arbitration hearings. Earlier it was reported that the Russian, who was a restricted free agent, expressed a desire to receive 4.9 million dollars, the club was ready to pay 2.4 million. Samsonov was among the players who sought arbitration over the salary he was offering.
Last season, the 26-year-old Russian played in 42 NHL regular-season games, saving 91.9% on shots with a 2.33 safety factor. Samsonov also appeared in nine Stanley Cup games.
Source : MatchTV
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