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3 Questions About the Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltending

By Mike Jack

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 13: Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a water break against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 13: Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a water break against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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Toronto Maple Leafs, Petr Mrazek
Toronto Maple Leafs, Petr Mrazek (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images) /

Can Petr Mrazek Stay Healthy Enough to Help the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Petr Mrazek has already suffered two significant injuries this season, and we’re only a quarter of the way through the season.  Even in the two games he’s played, he’s put up a disappointing .877 save percentage and 4.20 goals against average.

Campbell and Mrazek were supposed to play as a tandem.  Part of the reason was so Jack Campbell wouldn’t get worn out and aggravate some of his own injury issues he suffered from last season.

Petr Mrazek has been plagued by injury in the past and only appeared in 12 games for the Carolina Hurricane last season.

Mrazek has been a great goaltender when he’s played in past seasons, but was it a great decision to sign him to a three year deal worth $3.8 million per season when he’s so injury prone?  Especially when you consider Jack Campbell’s expiring contract, it doesn’t seem like signing Mrazek to this kind of deal was the best decision.

Who knows. Maybe Mrazek will bounce back from his injury and play great for the second half of the season, but right now things aren’t looking good.

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