THW’s Goalie News: Crawford’s Scare, Tons of Shutouts, and More Stephen Ground | November 3, 2019 Today, we’ll talk about the many shutouts around the league on Saturday. Then, we’ll discuss Corey Crawford’s injury scare, and dig deeper into whether anyone knows what goalie interference even…
THW’s Goalie News: Maple Leafs Concerns, Vasilevskiy’s Record Stephen Ground | October 30, 2019 In today’s edition of the goalie news, we’ll discuss the goaltending woes in Canada’s largest city, a shutout for a Finnish legend, and two of the best Halloween costumes you’ll…
Michael Hutchinson: Tough to Be Maple Leafs’ Backup Goalie The Old Prof | October 27, 2019 It’s hard not to feel sorry for Michael Hutchinson. Every time the Toronto Maple Leafs have back-to-back games, he gets to play the second game. In contrast, the Maple leafs…
THW’s Goalie News: Andersen, Kuemper, and McLean’s Fresh Look Stephen Ground | October 11, 2019 A full night of NHL action on Thursday gives us plenty of stories to talk about, but we’ll focus on two goalies seemingly headed in different directions. Andersen in Trouble?…
Could Maple Leafs’ Andersen Have a Career Year? Peter Baracchini | October 2, 2019 Throughout his three seasons as a Toronto Maple Leaf, goaltender Frederik Andersen has done nothing but provide stellar goaltending. As he heads into his fourth season as the starter, and…
Maple Leafs 2018-19 Report Cards: Frederik Andersen Brian Joyce | August 23, 2019 It is very difficult for a team to have sustained success without a good goaltender. Without one, teams are unlikely to make it far in their chase for the Stanley…
Projecting the Maple Leafs’ Future After Andersen Chris Faria | August 21, 2019 With all the commotion and moving parts this summer, one thing remains constant: Frederik Andersen will be the man in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019-20. Signed for…
Will Frederik Andersen Get His Vezina Trophy in 2019-20? Brenton Kemp | August 20, 2019 If you follow the Toronto Maple Leafs, you are immensely aware that Frederik Andersen is one heck of a goaltender. Annually saddled with heavy workloads as a member of the…
Maple Leafs Need Better Backup Plan After Sparks Trade Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2019 For an NHL team, mistakes come in different magnitudes. For example, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas choosing to go with Garret Sparks as goalie Frederik Andersen’s backup last…
Maple Leafs’ Garret Sparks – 8 Trade Destinations Brian Joyce | June 18, 2019 Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks did not have an ideal season in 2018-19. After his disappointing performance, the Leafs are reportedly exploring options that would see Sparks leave Toronto.…
Andersen, Grubauer & Rinne Stepping up in Playoffs The Canadian Press | April 16, 2019 DENVER — This classifies as fun for Frederik Andersen: Protecting a late lead in the third period by leaping out of his net to stop a shot with the handle of his stick. Sticky situation handled. “Doing whatever it takes to save it,” the Toronto goalten…
Toronto Maple Leafs Call Up Goalie Michael Hutchinson The Canadian Press | April 5, 2019 TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goalie Michael Hutchinson from the American Hockey League on Friday. The 29-year-old had a 2-3-0 record with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in five appearances with the Leafs after he …