Toronto Maple Leafs: Possible Trade packages for Frederik Andersen

Conclusion

The ultimate preference would be to keep Andersen as he is valuable as well as integral to the performance and success of the team. Although if Dubas is serious about shedding salary or doesn’t see a scenario where they can extend him beyond the upcoming season, then a trade may have to happen.

Dubas will likely explore the market among all teams for Andersen although the Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Oilers seem like the most likely destinations as the three teams mentioned are in need of a goalie.

As you can see in the trade packages, none of the deals have the Leafs getting a goalie in return which would open up a hole in the net for the team. They could hand the starting goaltender duties to Jack Campbell although if they’re aren’t confident in him, they’ll have to find other ways to get a goalie.

One way they could do this is trade for one. The Pittsburgh Penguins are willing to trade a goalie in which they could inquire about Matt Murray. Murray has struggled a bit over the past two years but perhaps a change of scenery and less competition for the starting goaltender job would do good for him. The New York Rangers also have a goalie to trade in Alexander Georgiev who the Leafs were linked to before they acquired Campbell from the Los Angeles Kings.

They could also explore the free agent market for a goalie if they make Andersen pack his bags. Braden Holtby, Jacob Markstrom and Robin Lehner are three among many goalies looking for work.

The Leafs also has some goalies waiting in the system for a shot in the NHL. Joseph Woll and Kasimir Kaskisuo are who the Leafs have in the net in the minors and could give either of them a look.