People are purposely ignoring this fact, I think. Andersen was a starter the last two seasons. He's a quality NHL starting goal tender. Not Vezina calibre, but better and more established either Bernier or Toskala when they were acquired.
- BetterCallSaul

And people are drawing comparisons to previous goaltending moves by the Leafs that didn't work out to suggest that it must follow that this one won't. Or the fact that previous goalies came from California teams, as if that means anything.

The Leafs will probably keep him, and he will start 25 games or so.
- BetterCallSaul

thats a lot of money tied up in goalies...albeit only for 1 season..but still

You guys get Miller back?
- AdamFrench

Does it matter?

thats a lot of money tied up in goalies...albeit only for 1 season..but still
- jimi james

It's just for one season, and they have cap space.

I find the frantic, desperate attempts to buzzkill the Leafs give me a warm fuzzy these days, and a chubby.
- Zezel

I'm loving it. So ironic that he says about the leaf fans trumpeting how good they are in the summer, and yet here he is trumpeting nonsense about a trade that isn't even true to make himself feel better.

Whens Justin Pogge going to be ready to tend the net for the Leafs?

How's that guy Rask developing for you guys?
- TheGame316

Thanks for your concern about the Leafs. Those goalies are no longer here - we have picked up an elite goalie - which Ryan Miller used to be ten or twelve years ago. Say hello to the Sedin twins and wish them a happy 36th birthday, congratulate them on being the most overpaid players in the league. Congratulations also on losing the draft lottery. It's a shame, but your team will continue to suck for a long time. Thanks for trolling - Now (frank) off.

quite the string of great moves by Leafs management lately, can only wonder what else is in store..

And people are drawing comparisons to previous goaltending moves by the Leafs that didn't work out to suggest that it must follow that this one won't. Or the fact that previous goalies came from California teams, as if that means anything.
- Zezel

Goalie came from California, so it must be the same.

It's just for one season, and they have cap space.
- BetterCallSaul

Be nice to unload that turd to open space. If we are going to sign stamkos gonna need that cap space.

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Bob McKenzie‏ @TSNBobMcKenzie
Marner is done with junior hockey, or at least he should be. He's too good for junior:

Carter Comeau‏ @ComeauCarter11
@TSNBobMcKenzie is marner big enough and ready to play in the NHL next year? If not, wouldn't it be ridiculous for him to play in OHL again

Does it matter?
- TheSabresTaco

No But he had a massive hate boner for the Leafs.

I'm loving it. So ironic that he says about the leaf fans trumpeting how good they are in the summer, and yet here he is trumpeting nonsense about a trade that isn't even true to make himself feel better.
- burn

The Phaneuf deal is great for the Sens, the Sens are much closer to being a top playoff contender than people think. But Leaf fans are unrealistic. Meanwhile most Leaf fans are saying playoffs would be a reach and have been totally down with a patient rebuild, which is what is happening.

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Bob McKenzie‏ @TSNBobMcKenzie
Marner is done with junior hockey, or at least he should be. He's too good for junior:

Carter Comeau‏ @ComeauCarter11
@TSNBobMcKenzie is marner big enough and ready to play in the NHL next year? If not, wouldn't it be ridiculous for him to play in OHL again
- burn

He'll be in the NHL. Even if he's a scratch and on AHL conditioning stints etc.

He'll be in the NHL. Even if he's a scratch and on AHL conditioning stints etc.
- AdamFrench

Yep. 40 games in the NHL is probably better than another 60 in the OHL.

Like the deal alot. Not too big on the contract. Good move by the Leafs.

quite the string of great moves by Leafs management lately, can only wonder what else is in store..
- Lucas.Neilson

Agreed. I predicted four to five moves of significance before the end of the draft, need to see three more. Before the playoffs started my number one wish for the Leafs was to trade for either Murray or Anderson. I'm really happy with the move. Calgary can have Reimer. Next I wanted a solid d-man - which I'm sure is next on Lou's list. It's really a breath of fresh air to have competence at every level in the front office now.

Like the deal alot. Not too big on the contract. Good move by the Leafs.
- systemtool

The Phaneuf deal is great for the Sens, the Sens are much closer to being a top playoff contender than people think. But Leaf fans are unrealistic. Meanwhile most Leaf fans are saying playoffs would be a reach and have been totally down with a patient rebuild, which is what is happening.
- Zezel

It wouldn't be hockey buzz if people werent being irrational and making poop up to make themselves feel better.

Andersen is a product of Anaheim, he's gonna suck in Toronto.


The hate is just too funny to ignore.

It wouldn't be hockey buzz if people werent being irrational and making poop up to make themselves feel better.
- burn

They can say what they want, knowledgeable hockey fans know the Leafs have made huge strides. There are still holes - need a really good d-man or two and a few more goalie prospects. As long as we keep picking up good players, like Andersen and chip away at the cap. Lots more free cap space coming.

Andersen is a product of Anaheim, he's gonna suck in Toronto.


The hate is just too funny to ignore.
- burn

It's pretty funny, I've seen Andersen play a lot of games - the guy is huge, and has a ton of battle in him. It's simply a scenario where Anaheim has 2 great goalies and Andersen was going to cost them 5 million or so and they already have Gibson signed at a very reasonable contract. They need the money for some forward talent, it's a great trade for the Leafs and a good one for Anaheim stocking up a couple picks for something they really didn't need with only so much cap space available.

Great move by Lou.

They can say what they want, knowledgeable hockey fans know the Leafs have made huge strides. There are still holes - need a really good d-man or two and a few more goalie prospects. As long as we keep picking up good players, like Andersen and chip away at the cap. Lots more free cap space coming.
- winsix

Assuming Robidas and Horton are off the Cap then the Leafs have about 60 million committed to 14 forwards, 4 dmen, and 2 goalies (plus buyouts and retained $).

They've got about 11.5 to play with and need to re-sign 3 young inexpensive dmen.

And about 22 million in 'final year' contracts.

If we were to buyout Bernier, how much would we save?
- MCharisma91

No!! Do not buy him out. The last part of the season he played very well, albeit for meaningless games. Give him some starts and if he succeeds, hopefully his trade value will be enough to move him for a mid-round pick. He only has a year left on that deal and a contender may be willing to trade for him in case their starter goes down.

This seems to be the point he fails to grasp.
- BetterCallSaul

to be fair... that is a pretty complex point.

I really do wonder about this Vesey situation and Buffalo, whole things seems very odd - like they got caught tampering and had to pay the piper.