Honestly I don't see Samsonov being available. Holtby is their goalie now but he's been wildly inconsistent over the past season, and he's only under contract for another two seasons after this one.
I suspect the Caps are really hoping Samsonov can develop into a number one by then and they can let Holtby go or trade him (he has a limited NTC). Certainly they don't have anyone to stand in Samsonov's way if he's good enough - their backup right now is Copley iirc.
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