Toronto Maple Leafs: Top Five Things I Learned from 2016-17

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock (C) and players salute the fans after losing the series to the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock (C) and players salute the fans after losing the series to the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Number One Goalie Found

Let’s revisit the past.

Through Frederik Andersen’s first 10 games in 2016-17, he only had three save percentages above .900 and only two of those resulted in a win.

To say he had a turbulent start in Toronto would be an understatement.

But, he rebounded in the best way possible finishing the year with a 2.67 goals against average and a .918 save percentage in 66 games played.

Not bad.

After years of bad trades, test subjects failing, you name it, the Leafs have found their number one goaltender.

This guy can play and he can play well.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d like to see more consistency out of Andersen, but he will progress with time.

For now, he’s a really good fit.