Mirtle: A deep dive search for the best new backup goalie for the Maple Leafs
5 years, 1 month ago

Mirtle: A deep dive search for the best new backup goalie for the Maple Leafs

New York Times  

So, as you may have heard, the Maple Leafs have a goaltending problem. And the Leafs need a quality backup next season anyway, so getting someone with a little term shouldn’t be a deal breaker. It’s worth asking if it makes sense for the Leafs to invest that much in getting a backup, given they may only play that goalie 10 to 12 times the rest of the season. If Andersen plays every game save for back-to-backs, he’ll end up starting 68 games, which would be a career high and one of the heaviest workloads in recent league history. Getting a better backup as quickly as possible makes sense, as it’ll make it easier for the Leafs to both qualify for the playoffs and get Andersen some rest while doing so.

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Erik Källgren is ready for the spotlight if called on by Maple Leafs
3 years, 2 months ago

Erik Källgren is ready for the spotlight if called on by Maple Leafs

New York Times  

Erik Källgren walked into the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Sunday afternoon not knowing what to expect. “I didn’t know what they wanted for the weekend, but I felt good in the first game, so it felt natural to play the second game.” This is Erik Källgren, the patient, and mature goaltender who was treated as something of an unknown after backstopping …

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