Tristan Jarry, Pittsburgh Penguins
2019-20 stats: 6 W, 4 L, .936 Sv%
First up, we have Tristan Jarry, who I would say is the Leafs best choice for a back-up goalie replacement.
Jarry is only 24 years old and is making just $675,000 at the league minimum.
This is perfect for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they’re very tight on cap space, meaning the cheaper the better. He’s also an RFA at the end of this season, meaning the Leafs will have more control to easily re-sign him.
He is the perfect fit for the Leafs, but of course it’s not as easy as that.
The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to have him chosen as their preferred back-up, over Casey DeSmith who they sent down earlier this season.
The Leafs would have to pay a price to pry him out of the Penguins hands, but at this point, they may have to consider it. Jarry could cost a higher-round pick on top of Hutchinson or a prospect.