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Toronto Maple Leafs: An Early Look at Potential 2020 Free Agency Targets

ByMatthew Rodrigopulle|
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammate Zach Hyman #11 after scoring the over time winner against the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammate Zach Hyman #11 after scoring the over time winner against the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller (30) blocks a shot during an overtime period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings played on November 12, 2019 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller (30) blocks a shot during an overtime period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings played on November 12, 2019 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ryan Miller, Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

2019-20 stats: 4 W, 1 A, .906 Sv%

Finally, I have to include a backup goalie in the event that the Leafs don’t find a much-needed replacement for Michael Hutchinson this season.

Ryan Miller is old at 39, which could be useful given his experience, but it also makes the signing a little risky. Who knows if he won’t retire before next season anyway?

Nonetheless, Miller is one of the best backup goalies in the NHL who is not a prospect of some sort. If he can stay effective to close out the season and wants to play next season, the Leafs should consider giving him a one-year-deal. Again, that is if they don’t replace Hutchinson now–which they should be looking into doing.

Let me know in the comments who you think the Toronto Maple Leafs should target in free agency.

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