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.
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.