Toronto Maple Leafs Potential Opening Night Roster

Mar 13, 2022; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; The Toronto Maple Leafs bench celebrates a goal against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Craig Anderson (41) (not pictured) during the second period in the 2022 Heritage Classic ice hockey game at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2022; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; The Toronto Maple Leafs bench celebrates a goal against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Craig Anderson (41) (not pictured) during the second period in the 2022 Heritage Classic ice hockey game at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 1, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray (30) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray (30) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Goaltenders

Matt Murray

Ilya Samsonov

Erik Kallgren

Matt Murray has been known for his injury history, but it really isn’t anything to worry about.  If he is healthy, he should be a decent enough goalie. If he is injured, he goes on the LTIR, his cap hit is covered, and the Leafs get a new goalie. depending on how well Samsonov does.

The signing of Ilya Samsonov should stabilize the goaltending if this happens giving the team another option in goal. Kallgren finds himself on the outside looking in but if one of the two goaltenders go down, but he did enough last year to earn a shot at being the third stringer.

The goaltending is the true variable for how the season will go. The forwards and defense have displayed that they can play against the best, the coaching staff can make adjustments and put their guys in a position to succeed.

The goaltending is the main risk, and this should be under close supervision as the Maple Leafs begin their quest for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.