Would you pay Andersen 7m?

[Pyrophorus]

You mean his 9 goals and 9 assists, while playing a matchup role? Kadri was great in the playoffs. Andy was great too, as evidenced by his .936 save % against CBJ. Heck, the Avs would love to upgrade their tending to Andy. Too bad he’s not got one year left on his contract, or that’s a potential trade partner.

He also did blow the coverage, to allow the goal to be scored against oh-so great Hutch.
He did kill their run.

 

[Fatass]

He also did blow the coverage, to allow the goal to be scored against oh-so great Hutch.
He did kill their run.

If those kinds of little things make a Leaf’s fan feel better, that’s fine. I understand. But trading Andy (imo) is a big mistake. Just look at the team’s record when the backups play! Look at how many games Andy plays! The guy is a work horse stud of a goalie. You might be nit picking his great playoff performance next season for another team, like you’re doing with Kadri now, if he’s traded.

 

[Pyrophorus]

If those kinds of little things make a Leaf’s fan feel better, that’s fine. I understand. But trading Andy (imo) is a big mistake. Just look at the team’s record when the backups play! Look at how many games Andy plays! The guy is a work horse stud of a goalie. You might be nit picking his great playoff performance next season for another team, like you’re doing with Kadri now, if he’s traded.

He's 0-8, not just with the Leafs. He's not a closer.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Absolutely not. 6x3 or 6x4 max. I am getting tired of overpayments to guys who have won jack shit.

 

[Nosferatu]

For one season 7 mil, for two 6,5 for four or more 6,2

 

[Karl Eriksson]

It’s a bit high for a guy who doesn’t really elevate in the playoffs.

 

[Boxscore]

There's zero chance I pay Andersen 7 mil in a hard cap world.

 

[Evergreen]

Not when there are so many solid goalies available this offseason, the cap is stagnant, and he's not proven capable of elite play in the playoffs.

 

[LeafsNation75]

If those kinds of little things make a Leaf’s fan feel better, that’s fine. I understand. But trading Andy (imo) is a big mistake. Just look at the team’s record when the backups play! Look at how many games Andy plays! The guy is a work horse stud of a goalie. You might be nit picking his great playoff performance next season for another team, like you’re doing with Kadri now, if he’s traded.

If the Leafs don't plan on re-signing Andersen since he's going into the final year of his contract, isn't looking to trade him something Kyle Dubas needs to look into doing? Yes he's been good for the Maple Leafs in the regular season and I don't think there is a Leafs fan who will dispute that. However one thing that can not be denied is in the playoffs he hasn't come through in a winner take all elimination game and it goes back to his time in Anaheim.

 

[Fatass]

If the Leafs don't plan on re-signing Andersen since he's going into the final year of his contract, isn't looking to trade him something Kyle Dubas needs to look into doing? Yes he's been good for the Maple Leafs in the regular season and I don't think there is a Leafs fan who will dispute that. However one thing that can not be denied is in the playoffs he hasn't come through in a winner take all elimination game and it goes back to his time in Anaheim.

Who replaces Andy’s games? IMO it’s Very likely any new starter is less than Andy, and the Leafs can’t afford to waste another year of Matthews.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Who replaces Andy’s games? IMO it’s Very likely any new starter is less than Andy, and the Leafs can’t afford to waste another year of Matthews.

The only way to determine that is looking at whatever trade Andersen is involved in and the return they get, along who the Leafs get to replace him. For example what if they are able to sign Robin Lehner or Braden Holtby as UFA's.

Right now Leafs fans are looking at trading Andersen from a practical point of view since he has 1 year left on his contract. His playoff record is only adding fuel to the fire as a reason to also do that.

 

[Fatass]

The only way to determine that is looking at whatever trade Andersen is involved in and the return they get, along who the Leafs get to replace him. For example what if they are able to sign Robin Lehner or Braden Holtby as UFA's.

Right now Leafs fans are looking at trading Andersen from a practical point of view since he has 1 year left on his contract. His playoff record is only adding fuel to the fire as a reason to also do that.

Lehner looks close to signing a 5x5 re-up. Holtby imo is a huge step backwards from Andy. I have heard out here (Vancouver sports radio) the Canucks would have interest in Andy if they can’t sign Marky.

 

[Bouboumaster]

We pay our 10,5M $ (Obviously, he's also the best at his job) so I guess I'm kind of numb at a 7M$ contract for a goalie.
But yeah, I'd pay him that much, just not for 8 years. Maybe like 4?
Andersen is a good (not great) goalie that should be ok on a team that isn't complete trash on defense.
If I'm Toronto, I'm letting other people go before Andersen.

 

[yzerman]

Leaf fan says hell no

 

[Zach716]

As a Sabres fan I hope freddy leaves. He plays unreal against us but I've never been particularly impressed outside of those games.

 

[LetsGoBLUES91]

Hahaha.

Oh sorry. No I would not.

 

[Fatass]

Leafs aren’t improving on Freddy. A fair number would be 5.5 x 4 years.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Leafs aren’t improving on Freddy. A fair number would be 5.5 x 4 years.

I would say not alone. The D needs to be shored up. This will offset any lesser goaltending
But there many, many goaltenders, who are better in elimination games.

 

[jetsforever]

Andersen is a good goalie; I'd probably do 6.5 if we didn't already have Hellebuyck.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Depends on the term

 

[Legionnaire]

Has he done anything to warrant a big pay day? I'd rather trade or look elsewhere.

Right. Regular season, sure. Great. Playoffs? Nah. Toronto still needs to find "that guy".

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Right. Regular season, sure. Great. Playoffs? Nah. Toronto still needs to find "that guy".

Look guys like Anton Khudobin, Robin Lehenrr, Semyon Varlamov...I can’t say they’re better tgoaltenders or talents than Freddie but they play behind teams who can defend.

That’s why you don’t pay a premium for a goalie unless they truly game changing. Fix your defense (not just personnel But overall structure) and you can find capable goaltending for much cheaper and your team will be better.