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Top 10 Best UFA Signings in Toronto Maple Leafs History

By Stephen Nixon

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 15: Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares #91 looks on against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 15, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 15: Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares #91 looks on against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 15, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO – APRIL 12: Goalie Ed Belfour #20 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
TORONTO – APRIL 12: Goalie Ed Belfour #20 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images) /

#4. Ed Belfour

Belfour had big shoes to fill taking over the goaltending job from Curtis Joseph, who left for Detroit that off-season, but he was up for the task.

Prior to joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, Belfour had won every award a goalie dreams of and quickly became a fan-favorite in Toronto.

Belfour’s trophy case included: one Calder Trophy, two Vezina Trophies, three William Jennings Trophies and a Stanley Cup.

The only thing missing for the Carman, Manitoba native was a Stanley Cup with an ‘Original Six’ team.

During his time in Toronto, Belfour proved that he was still one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. In his first two seasons with the Leafs, he averaged a 0.920 SV % and 2.19 GAA.

Although the team failed to win a Stanley Cup, Belfour provided a number of playoff highlights that fans still remember.

His 72-save performance during Game 4 of the 2003 NHL playoffs against Philadelphia will live on forever. Although the Leafs ended up losing the game in Triple-OT, that night is one of the most remarkable goaltender acts in NHL history.

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