It does not appear that Ilya Samsonov will return, so the team must look elsewhere to address the problem. GM Brad Treliving could tackle the need in multiple ways, and we will run through the options today before wrapping it all up at the end: the cheap backup UFAs, the lone (non-Samsonov) veteran UFA starter, and the big-name trade targets.
The Cheap Backup Options
One route to address the goaltending for the Maple Leafs is to place significant faith in Joseph Woll by signing a true backup.