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Top 10 UFA Goalies the Toronto Maple Leafs Could Sign

By Mike Jack

TORONTO, ON - MAY 27: Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stops a shot against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 27, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MAY 27: Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stops a shot against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 27, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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Toronto Maple Leafs, Jaroslav Halák
SUNRISE, FL – JANUARY 11: Goaltender Jaroslav Halak #41 of the Vancouver Canucks. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

#9 Jaroslav Halák – Vancouver Canucks

2021-22 Stats: .903 SV%, 2.94 GAA, 4-7-2
Age: 37
Last Contract: $3 million AAV
Potential Next Season: Back-up Goalie

Jaroslav Halák has been a dependable NHL back-up for a long time and could be a dependable back-up for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

His last couple contracts have come with bonuses for playing over 10 games, and the criteria was met to give him his $3 million AAV last season.

I could see him signing a one year deal next season with a $1.25 million base and $1.25 million bonus for a $2.5 million AAV.

I think he’s affordable for a goaltender of his caliber, but at his age, he’s likely a short term option.  He could be a “bridge goaltender” for the Leafs until Joseph Woll or Erik Källgren are ready to take the back-up position full time.

The Toronto Maple Leafs would also need a starter that would take on the brunt of the schedule as Halák’s days as a tandem goaltender may be over.

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