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The Toronto Maple Leafs Biggest Concern Is Not Nylander

By Jeremy Ridgewell

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 27: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for play to resume against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 27, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Senators defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 27: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for play to resume against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 27, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Senators defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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Goalies for the Leafs to Consider

Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck will be the number one goaltender available on July 1st if he doesn’t re-sign with the Winnipeg Jets. He will be 31 years old, so he still has some good years left. He posted a 37-25-2 record last season with four shutouts, 2.49 GAA, and a .920 SV%. If the Leafs want to add a clear number one goaltender, Hellebuyck is the guy.

Ilya Samsonov

Depending on how Ilya Samsonov plays this season, the Leafs could try to re-sign him to remain their number-one starter. He posted a 27-10-5 record last season with four shutouts, a 2.33 GAA, and a .919 SV%. This is another contract year for Samsonov. As a pending UFA, he will be looking to prove himself to the Leafs and the rest of the NHL.

Pheonix Copley

Pheonix Copley posted a 24-6-3 record last season with one shutout, a 2.64 GAA, and a .903 SV% in 37 games for the Los Angeles Kings. That is the most games he’s ever played in the NHL during one season. He will be the number-one starter in LA this season, so we’ll see if his stats improve with more games.

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Martin Jones

Although Martin Jones is considered a third-string goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, he did post a 27-13-3 record last season, though his 2.99 GAA and a .886 SV% were very concerning. He will compete for playing time this season, and if he does well enough, he could be re-signed by the Leafs.

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