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Toronto Maple Leafs: Where Will Frederik Andersen Play Next Season?

By Jeremy Ridgewell

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have not had much luck with their goaltending over the past couple of seasons. They might look at the Toronto Maple Leafs Andersen to solve their problems. First, they made the mistake of choosing Matt Murray over Marc-Andre Fleury and losing Fleury to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Then, when Matt Murray’s contract was up, the Penguins chose to stick with Tristian Jarry, and let Murray become an unrestricted free agent. Murray then signed with the Ottawa Senators, leaving the number one job in Pittsburgh to Jarry. Although Jarry did have a good season with a 25-9-3 record with a .909 SV% and a 2.75 GAA, he did not look good in the playoffs.

He went 2-4 in the playoffs with a .888 SV% and a 3.18 GAA. This has left some speculating the Pittsburgh might be in the market for a new goaltender. (All stats from Hockey-Reference.com)

Pittsburgh is under new management with former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke at the helm along with Ron Hextall. They could be looking to shake things up in Pittsburgh after a disappointing playoff.

Andersen does not have a winning playoff record, but his overall experience could be something Pittsburgh is willing to bet on. First, we will need to see what they do with Jarry who still has two more seasons left on his current deal worth $3.5 million.

Pittsburgh could trade him, and try to get some pieces or picks in return, or they could expose Jarry in the NHL expansion draft, and hope that the Seattle Kraken take him off their hands.

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