Frederik Andersen
Frederik Andersen is the Leafs number one goalie by a wide margin. He has established himself as their starter with Michael Hutchinson having struggled mightily all season.
On this campaign, Andersen has also struggled. Despite his shaky play, he was voted into his first-ever All-Star Game, where he played extremely well. This might have potentially given him the confidence he needed to finish the season being more consistent, helping his team gain entry in the playoffs.
Andersen has clearly been identified as one of the core members of the Maple Leafs. This means that the team will rely on their goalie to play up to his ability. They will ride with the veteran and hope that he can give them what they need.
Chances of being dealt prior to the trade deadline: 0%
Frédérik Gauthier
Frédérik Gauthier was the 21st overall draft pick of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He has developed into a regular NHL player, though the process has been slower than surely he and the Leafs would have liked. At age 24 there may be teams who see that development to still be in progress, which would be a draw in wanting to acquire Gauthier.
If there are other franchises who believe that they can get more out of the Goat than he currently provides the Leafs, they may wish to take a chance on the center. The expected return for Gauthier wouldn’t be great. This is a player who is averaging just over nine minutes a game and has a total of ten points this season.
The reason to move Gauthier could be to open a roster spot. This would mean that he could be included in a larger package where he isn’t the desired target. Gauthier could be traded out of necessity if the Leafs bring in a more impactful forward.
Chances of being dealt prior to the trade deadline: 12%