Top 3 players the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade after disappointing season

2. Frederik Andersen

Frederik Andersen has given the Toronto Maple Leafs four solid seasons, but it’s time for the Leafs to part with him. He’s proven he’s not the goalie who’s going to take them to the next level. His track record in elimination games is simply horrendous. Andersen has never won a single Game 7 (or Game 5 this year) in his career.

Furthermore, Andersen is coming off a very poor regular season for the Leafs. Usually, the regular season is when he shines. But this year, Andersen posted a .909% save percentage, by far the worst of his career.

Also, he’ll turn 31 years old in October. Age isn’t kind to goaltenders and Andersen’s already starting to show signs of declining. With just one year left on his deal, the Leafs need to explore trading him and try to get an upgrade.

Even with the stagnant salary cap, several teams are going to be looking to add a goalie. Andersen is one of the better options available. Heck, considering he only has one year left on his current deal, he might be the next best option behind Robin Lehner. Would you rather take a risk with signing Braden Holtby or trade for Andersen? Exactly.

The Calgary Flames would make a lot of sense for him, as they need a goalie to pair with “Big Save” David Rittich. Though I think they’d probably prefer to go after a cheaper option or maybe even re-sign Cam Talbot.