Goaltending
Frederik Andersen: B- (22-9-6, .909 SV%, 2.89 GAA)
Andersen historically hovers around a .918 SV% consistently, but this season has been different. His confidence looked shaken against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night and in the Leafs 8-4 blowout loss against the Florida Panthers.
Leafs fans expect incredible goaltending from Andersen, which might make the optics of Andersen’s struggles worse than they really are. Andersen still ranks second in the NHL in wins and while he hasn’t played up to his potential, his season has not been disastrous by any means.
Michael Hutchinson: F (3-7-1, .885 SV%, 3.83 GAA)
Hutchinson is not an NHL-calibre goaltender. “Hutch” seems to be an extremely well-liked person, which prompted the players to vouch for his deserving of a second chance. Despite that, his numbers simply don’t measure up.
Hutchinson’s .885 SV% and 3.83 GAA rank second last in the NHL this season and his rebound control has been awful. He also struggles handling the puck and giving his players an opportunity to make a transition up ice. It’s time for the Leafs to move on from Hutchinson.