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Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 5 Goaltenders to Replace Frederik Andersen

By Stephen Nixon

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings tends the net against William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Staples Center on March 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings tends the net against William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Staples Center on March 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Toronto Maple Leafs – Jack Campbell (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

#1. Jack Campbell

With a career 2.58 GAA and 0.916 SV %, the  Toronto Maple Leafs may already have their replacement for Andersen in-house.

The former 11th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft has proved to be a reliable back-up goaltender, and Leafs have already seen it first-hand.

When the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Campbell from Los Angeles, they were in dire needs for a back-up goaltender, but it’s quite possible that they’re thinking of transitioning him to become their starter.

Campbell only makes $1.65 million and will be under contract when Andersen’s expires after the 2020-21 season, so it’s quite possible the Leafs would love to have their starter on such a small contract so they can use those extra dollars to strengthen their defense.

If the Leafs were able to free up $5 million of Andersen’s contract, it may allow them to sign someone like Alex Pietrangelo to enhance their defense.

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