Vegas Golden Knights’ recent free agent signing, Ilya Samsonov had interesting words for Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark.
Samsonov and Ullmark have battled multiple times in the past two seasons as they played for rival teams. Samsonov and the Toronto Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 to Ullmark and the Boston Bruins during round one of the 2023-24 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Samsonov struggled and Ullmark was benched for Jeremy Swayman, despite that, Ullmark had very harsh words about the new Golden Knights netminder.
“I was surprised that they kept Samsonov in for that many games against us in the playoffs,” Ullmark said. I felt that every time we played the Leafs and he (Joseph Woll) was in net, it felt like it was more of a challenge even though Im not a player. Just watching him, it looked like he was in so much more control of the situation that was thrown at him.”
Samsonov didn’t wait too long to respond taking to Instagram today, just a couple of months after Ullmark’s initial remarks to rebuttal.
“#10️” before adding another comment below his original message. “November 21, keep your a** shut) or are you injured again?” Samsonov commented.
Former Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov comments under an Instagram post, seemingly taking a stab at current Senators and former Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark. November 21 keep your ass shut or will you be injured again?#leafsforever pic.twitter.com/2COanqkxeZ
Leafslatest (@Leafslatest) August 12, 2024
The Golden Knights and Senators will play for the first time during the 2024-25 season on Nov. 21 when the Golden Knights travel to Ottawa.
Samsonov deleted his comment not long afterwards but it was more than enough time for fans to take screenshots.
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