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5 Back-up Goalies the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade For

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - OCTOBER 26: Michael Hutchinson #30 of the Toronto Maple Leafs just made a pad save against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on October 26, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - OCTOBER 26: Michael Hutchinson #30 of the Toronto Maple Leafs just made a pad save against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on October 26, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Tristan Jarry (35) tends net during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vancouver Canucks on November 27, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 27: Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Tristan Jarry (35) tends net during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vancouver Canucks on November 27, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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.

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