Tag Archives: Ilya Samsonov

For Capitals’ Prospect Ilya Samsonov, “The Future Is Now”

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

For many, the anticipation began building more than four years ago, back in the spring of 2015. Any reasonable hockey fan knew the transition would take time, and patience would be required. The teenage phenom would need to spend two more … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Propsects | Tagged 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Braden Holtby, Capitals Prospects, Caps Prospects, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Prospect | 4 Comments

Washington Capitals Top-20 Prospects: 2019 Pre-Season Rankings

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The top 20 Capitals prospect list has been updated to reflect the departure of players due to free agency (Riley Barber, Nathan Walker, Aaron Ness, Jayson, etc.), additional film review and analysis and performance at the 2019 Capitals Development Camp. … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Propsects | Tagged Alex Alexeyev, Alex Kannok-Leipert, Bobby Nardella, Brett Leason, Brian Pinho, Capitals Prospects, Caps Prospects, Connor Hobbs, Connor McMichael, Damien Riat, Eric Florchuk, Garret Pilon, Ilya Samsonov, Joe Snively, Jon Sorensen, Liam O'Brien, Martin Fehervary, Mike Sgarbossa, Mitchell Gibson, Shane Gersich, Tobias Geisser, Tyler Lewington, Vitek Vanecek, Washignton Capitals Prospects | 1 Comment

Top 20 Ranking Of Washington Capitals Prospects For 2019 (Pre-Draft and Development Camp)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The following represents NoVa Caps’ top 20 ranking of Washington Capitals prospects heading into this year’s draft and development camp at the end of June. We prepared this ranking annually to establish an analytical baseline for future follow-up analysis and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, News, Propsects | Tagged Aaron Ness, Alex Alexeyev, Alex Kannok-Leipert, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Beck Malenstyn, Brian Pinho, Connor Hobbs, Eric Florchuk, Garrett Pilon, Ilya Samsonov, Liam O'Brien, Lucas Johansen, Martin Fehervary, Nathan Walker, Riley Barber, Riley Sutter, Shane Gersich, Tobias Geisser, Tyler Lewington, Vitek Vanecek | 3 Comments

Washington Capitals Prospect Review and Forecast: Ilya Samsonov

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Diane Doyle

We continue our prospect review and forecast series with a review and forecast for goaltender Ilya Samsonov. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page on the top menu or right here.)

Posted in Hershey Bears, News, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals Prospects, Caps Prospects, Diane Doyle, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Washington Capitals Prospect | 9 Comments

Hershey Bears Report Cards: Player Grades For The 2018-2019 Season

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Tori Hartman We’ve said it before, but it “Bears” repeating. The 2018-2019 edition of the Hershey Bears was a “tale of two seasons”. A very slow start in 2018, followed by a furious rally and return to the postseason … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Aaron Ness, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Beck Malenstyn, Bobby Nardella, Brian Pinho, Colby Williams, Connor Hobbs, Dylan Steman, Garrett Pilon, Hampus Gustafsson, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Jayson Megna, Joe Snively, Jusso Ikonen, Kris Bindulis, Liam O'Brien, Lucas Johansen, Mason Mitchell, Mathias Bau, Mike Sgarbossa, Nathan Walker, Riley Barber, Shane Gersich, Steven Spinner, Tobias Geisser, Tyler Lewington, Vitek Vanecek | 6 Comments

Will Next Season Be Braden Holtby’s Last With The Capitals?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Harrison Brown

While Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan‘s focus is currently on retaining this summer’s unrestricted and restricted free agents in addition to adding depth to the team’s bottom-six forward group, checking in with goaltender Braden Holtby and center Nicklas Backstrom … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, Goaltending, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Contracts, Free Agency, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Ilya Samsonov, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Hershey Bears Get Swept by Charlotte Checkers in Round Two (Photos)

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Tori Hartman

HERSHEY, PA — I say it every year, but the final write ups of the season never get easier to put together. Kudos to the Charlotte Checkers for getting the job done in four games. They won tonight by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears | Tagged Aaron Ness, Beck Malenstyn, Charlotte Checkers, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Jayson Megna, Jonathan Berggren, Nathan Walker, Riley Barber, Shane Gersich, Tori Hartman, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals Prospects | Leave a comment

Hershey’s Two-Headed Monster: Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek Backstop Bears Return To Winning Ways

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Eric Lord

Photos: Tori Hartman Most hockey teams have a clear-cut number one goalie designated for the playoffs. The Hershey Bears are different. They have two bona fide number one goalies in Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, and rather than choose one, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, News | Tagged 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs, Eric Lord, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek | 8 Comments

Hershey Bears Win Game 3 Against Bridgeport Sound Tigers (Photos)

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Tori Hartman

HERSHEY, PA — The Hershey Bears are one win away from moving on to the division finals. In the best-of-five series against Bridgeport, Hershey now leads 2-1 with Game 4 scheduled for Thursday at the Giant Center.

Posted in Hershey Bears | Tagged Connor Hobbs, Dylan Steman, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Liam O'Brien, Riley Barber, Ryan Sproul, Shane Gersich, Tori Hartman, Washington Capitals Prospects | 3 Comments

Capitals Recall Milner from South Carolina, Re-assign Samsonov to Hershey

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Parker Milner from the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) and re-assigned goaltender Ilya Samsonov to the Hershey Bears (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.

Posted in News | Tagged Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Parker Milner, South Carolina Stingrays, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments