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Ahktyamov’s Rise Shakes Leafs Future
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 110
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Summary
Artur Ahktyamov is rewriting the script with a 24-save shutout in Game Three, giving Toronto Marlies a 3-0 series lead and cementing his status as the AHL’s most dominant netminder at just 24. His .928 save percentage and 2.10 GAA have silenced critics, while his coach admits there’s no time to explain how good he’s been. This surge has made the Maple Leafs’ recent trade of Joseph Woll to Philly look increasingly strategic — opening a backup goalie spot for next season while spotlighting the potential of Samuel Ersson. Ahktyamov’s playoff brilliance mirrors Arturs Silovs’ success, hinting at an NHL future, though he likely still needs one more AHL season as the undisputed starter. But it’s not just him — the Marlies’ entire roster is exploding, with Easton Cowan looking like a top-six forward and defensemen like William Villeneuve, plus forwards Luke Haymes and Ben Danford, developing faster than expected and possibly pushing for NHL calls sooner than anyone predicted. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac9e5973ef0d95b7