Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 5 Goaltenders to Replace Frederik Andersen

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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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 07: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals . (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

#3. Braden Holtby

The former Stanley Cup champion’s game has fallen off a bit, but he’s still a number-one goaltender in the NHL.

However, it may not be with the Washington Capitals anymore, as his contract expires after this season and the team has Ilya Samsonov to replace him on the cheap for another year.

The only issue with the Toronto Maple Leafs getting Holtby to replace Andersen is that his contract expires after this year and not next year. So, in order to grab him, they’d have to sign him this season and move on from Andersen in order to fit everything under the cap.

Having previously made $6.1 million per season, Holtby may be looking for a similar contract, but most likely won’t get it as his game has slipped.

Holtby’s experience and Stanley Cup experience would be very valuable in the playoffs, and as a Canadian kid, playing in a huge hockey market would more likely than not rejuvenate him so he may be worth a look at.

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