Marek: “You brought up the Toronto Maple Leafs. They had a significant victory Saturday night against the Nashville Predators, winning 4-0, with Austin Matthews scoring twice. However, the major story today is the injury to netminder Joseph Woll, who is out with a high ankle sprain. This injury caught me off guard as it didn’t seem to warrant such a serious diagnosis.”

Friedman: “Indeed, it was unexpected.”

Marek: “That said, I’m a podcaster, not a medical professional. What are your thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ next steps?”

Friedman: “I believe they will opt to be patient. One thing to remember is that often we rush to suggest acquiring a replacement. However, we reach a point where another player must be activated. Ultimately, Joseph Woll will return and resume playing. While his salary isn’t substantial, his return is certain.

So, it’s a matter of waiting it out. Martin Jones stepped in and managed to secure a win for the team, making several crucial saves that were instrumental in the game.

Additionally, I’m starting to have concerns about Samsonov. His performance is quite unpredictable, reminiscent of what I heard about him during his time with the Capitals. There are extreme highs and lows, and it would be ideal if there were fewer of those valleys, but we have to endure them as they come.

Interestingly, Sheldon Keefe was quick to announce that with Woll’s injury, this is Samsonov’s moment to shine. In the first game after the injury, he seized that opportunity.

It makes me wonder if he performs better when handed the starting role. When he faces competition, he doesn’t seem to deliver the same level of play. Perhaps he is one of those players who thrives in a specific setup. We will see how it unfolds as they face tough opponents in the upcoming games. For now, it’s crucial for him to step up and prove his worth.”