Wonder if the Leafs try to sign Jeff Zatkoff G Left PIT 28 $600,000 2 years UFAUFA as their backup next season.
- zazzle

JF Berube could be a decent and very inexpensive option too.

How many cups does Arn ANDERSON (same guy right?)win us in the next 5 years.


- Bigzby

I think he is overrated slightly, but he was the best out of the younger/RFA goalies. It was an overpayment on the trade and the contract, but the Leafs have the assets to do it and not suffer as much
- YuenglingJagr

Could be. Could also be the steal of the century with all due respect to Michael Pachla.

The price wasn't "bad" - although I thought it might be cheaper b/c there were really only the Leafs and Flames hunting for goalies. The bigger question is will Andersen be a 5 million dollar goalie. None of us know ...but, over the last 3-4 years he's been pretty comparable (Save%) to these guys we've come to hate.
- The Law

Theres not even a duo on that list that could patch together what we got in Arn Andy. Salary or skill wise.

The picks werent even ours! (or so im told havent fact checked)

If he's a free asset and is available for next to nothing (~950K), you take him regardless of where he ends up on the depth chart. Worst case you let him walk as a UFA. Basically a win/win signing.
- gravyface

or you could play him on the top line with your star player even though he shouldn't be there, and then sign him for 4.2M

You guys figure it out yet?

or you could play him on the top line with your star player even though he shouldn't be there, and then sign him for 4.2M

- jimi james

C'mon Banjo! Bozie is worth 4.2 shmil.

Could be. Could also be the steal of the century with all due respect to Michael Pachla.
- 1979AD

I must be missing something here...unless he turns into Carey Price all of the sudden...I dont see how he is a steal in any century

I must be missing something here...unless he turns into Carey Price all of the sudden...I dont see how he is a steal in any century
- YuenglingJagr

Let's hope not, I want him to play next season

I must be missing something here...unless he turns into Carey Price all of the sudden...I dont see how he is a steal in any century
- YuenglingJagr

We're excited to be decent again. Give us break lol

C'mon Banjo! Bozie is worth 4.2 shmil.
- Bigzby

P-twang

Could be. Could also be the steal of the century with all due respect to Michael Pachla.
- 1979AD

The price was about the same as what SJ paid for Jones. Jones had 34 games of NHL experience and was 25 yrs old. Andersen has 125 gp and is 26. The price is right.

Big Freddy's play will determine whether Lou committed to the right guy.

The onus will be for mgmt to make Toronto a safe place to play for all players including goalies, which means icing a team that won't give up 30+ shots per game.
- TheMussel

and cutting down on shots from center and from the oppositions blue line... and those pesky bouncers off the end boards.

You guys figure it out yet?
- BINGO!

the answer is 42.

and cutting down on shots from center and from the oppositions blue line... and those pesky bouncers off the end boards.
- BorjeFan4Ever

the answer is 42.
- zazzle

and we all know 42 x 2 is 91.

hashtag stamkos

I must be missing something here...unless he turns into Carey Price all of the sudden...I dont see how he is a steal in any century
- YuenglingJagr

if he turns into Bernie Parent he'll def be a steal......speaking of steals

I must be missing something here...unless he turns into Carey Price all of the sudden...I dont see how he is a steal in any century
- YuenglingJagr

Flyer's fans commenting on goaltending? really?

that's about as credible as Canucks fans doing the same or Oilers fans talking about team "drafting strategy" and "talent evaluation".

clearly.... what the Leafs should have done was sign Bryz for 9 years

You guys figure it out yet?
- BINGO!

We have you now, its inevitable

What I hate is the criticism of good old +/- as being a team stat.

But when the entire LA Kings team has great Corsi / Fenwick, there is no "team" or "coaching" component to that?
- Aetherial

I agree. Some people just use it way too much. The leafs have a lot of anylitcis guys in managment now but they are smart enough to look past it when the numbers say something completely ridiculous .

Come on guys, no links to competing hockey blog sites.

I must be missing something here...unless he turns into Carey Price all of the sudden...I dont see how he is a steal in any century
- YuenglingJagr

"Steal of the century" was a facetious shot at some hyperbole found elsewhere on this site.

He doesn't need to become Carrie Price for this to be a fantastic deal. Just a solid #1.

from last years playoffs:

The Ducks went with John Gibson in Games 1 and 2 and found themselves in a 2-0 hole when they travelled to Nashville. Andersen then got the net and has stopped 57 of 58 shots in garnering two wins and getting the Ducks back in the series. Andersen is slated to be an RFA at the end of the season and don't be surprised if he is elsewhere in 2016-17 as the Ducks seem to like Gibson more. Andersen will give some team great goaltending as he deserves to be a number one goalie in the NHL.
- Lucas.Neilson

Well he was great for 2 games! Give him a dumptruck of money!

Flyer's fans commenting on goaltending? really?

that's about as credible as Canucks fans doing the same or Oilers fans talking about team "drafting strategy" and "talent evaluation".

clearly.... what the Leafs should have done was sign Bryz for 9 years
- BorjeFan4Ever

hes trying a comeback

I dont think either pick was ours.

Theres also no reason they cant draft a goalie as well.

TMLfans love hysterics. LOVE THEM.
- Bigzby

are hysterics and analytics related?