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Top Five Goalies That the Toronto Maple Leafs Could Trade For

By Jarrett Noakes

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 12: Toronto Maple Leafs logo pictured at centre ice at the Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 12: Toronto Maple Leafs logo pictured at centre ice at the Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks braces for a first period shot from Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks braces for a first period shot from Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2. Ryan Miller

At 39 years old, Ryan Miller of the Anaheim Ducks is the oldest active goaltender in the NHL. This season, Miller’s SV% has dipped to .899, although his .917 SV% over his last three seasons serves as a more accurate indicator of his play since backup goaltending statistics are especially subject to small sample sizes.

That .917 SV% is even more impressive considering that over the past three years Miller’s expected save percentage (xSV%) based on the quality of shots he has faced is only .904, as the Ducks’ defense has struggled mightily.

Miller is likely the strongest “buy-low” candidate on this list as his numbers this year suppress his trade value, while his body of work suggests that he can be a well above average goaltender.

The Ducks are tied for last place in the Western conference and 14 points out a playoff spot, which has designated them as sellers earlier than many other teams.

Miller’s contract carries a cap hit of $1.1M and expires after this season, which could make this Miller’s last chance at winning the Stanley Cup.

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