Alicia DiDomenico
The Toronto Maple Leafs need to trade for a goalie, obviously.
At this point, especially with the injury to Frederik Andersen, much of Leafs Nation has lost faith in the goaltending of the team. For two months of the season, the team has seen sub .900 goaltending and a flurry of games where the puck just can’t seem to be stopped.
The trade for Jack Campbell can be considered a short-term solution, while the problem the Leafs have with backup goaltending is more deeply rooted. They will need to opt to trade for another goaltender, one for the long-term backup position to relieve Andersen.
One of the goaltenders in which the team has been in talks to get is Alexander Georgiev from the New York Rangers. Personally, I think that this would be a nice improvement. That is if the Rangers are willing to take Ceci off our hands. Even Robin Lehner, from the Blackhawks, would be an interesting choice if the Andersen injury is worse than expected.
Because, as evidence from last year with the Islanders, Lehner can put up solid numbers. Proposal: Acquire either Alexander Georgiev or Robin Lehner for Cody Ceci, Hutchinson & Kapanen/Johnsson if the deal really needs to be sweetened.