Frederik Andersen ain’t what he used to be, and he’s going to be a free agent this off-season. The Leafs will be against the cap and also have to work on re-signing Zach Hyman, and also have Morgan Rielly as a UFA the following year. They’re going to have to replace a bunch of their one-year free agents like Spezza, Thornton, and Simmonds even if one or more of them do re-sign.
Suffice it to say, the Leafs are in a dill of a pickle when it comes to what to do about their goaltending next year. Ideally, they want a goalie who will be able to keep them competitive as a potential Stanley Cup contender, without being that expensive so they can also keep guys like Hyman.