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Toronto Maple Leafs: Possible Trade packages for Frederik Andersen

By Reuben Gasee

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 07: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stands during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 07, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 07: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stands during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 07, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 06: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers passes the puck back to the slot against Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs.. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 06: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers passes the puck back to the slot against Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs.. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Heading into next season, Mikko Koskinen is the only goalie that the Oilers will have under contract. They could benefit from adding Andersen to their goaltending tandem. If they were to acquire Andersen, they would have a number one goalie and a solid backup which would give the former more rest, something that could help the team down the stretch.

More rest for Andersen on the Oilers could equal playoff success as Edmonton will be looking for answers after having been upset by the Blackhawks in the qualifying round.

Heading to the biggest market in hockey would be Larsson who is a player the Toronto Maple Leafs have been lightly linked to. He had a horrible season, tallied just six points in 49 games but would add a little grit to the Leafs and gives them a much needed presence on the right side of the blue line.

The Leafs would also save a little bit of money as Larsson will earn $4.16 million next season, more than $850,000 less than Andersen is set to make. While the Leafs may prefer the Oilers pick in the upcoming draft which is the 14th overall pick, Edmonton may not be willing to part ways with it as if they were to, they wouldn’t be able to draft anyone until the 5th round.

Instead, the Leafs get their first-round pick next year which could be a top 15 pick depending on how the Oilers perform.

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