Posts About "Frederik Andersen"
Analyzing the Frederik Andersen Trade
March 7th, 2018 It was Jun. 20, 2016, when the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade with the Anaheim Ducks that would change the complexion of their lineup - for both the present day roster and their short-term plans. And boy, did it ever kickstart their development. You see, it was then when the Leafs acquired their current starting goaltender in...Maple Leafs' Recent Dealings With the Ducks
March 1st, 2018 The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone - the biggest names on the move being Ryan McDonagh and Paul Stastny - while the Toronto Maple Leafs stood pat after acquiring Tomas Plekanec from the Montreal Canadiens a day earlier. While the Canadiens were possibly the last trade partner that fans expected to see for the Leafs, it...
Maple Leafs & Lightning: The Next Big Rivalry
February 28th, 2018 In some ways, it is fitting that the Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on trade deadline day. After weeks of speculation and inaction surrounding the deadline, two of the most exciting teams in the NHL took center stage to remind us why we love hockey. While none of the Lightning's deadline acquisitions were...
Andersen: The Underrated Vezina Candidate
February 23rd, 2018 The Toronto Maple Leafs success this season can be attributed to one player, Frederik Andersen. Although Auston Matthews has led the way with timely goals and dominance in the offensive zone, Andersen has been the one to have elevated this team to be the third best team in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference. This season,...Blue Jackets Frustrated by Newest Vezina Contender
February 15th, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets made history on Wednesday night. For the first time in the expansion era, the Blue Jackets unleashed at least 50 shots on goal in three straight games. Their third such game happened in Toronto where they delivered a staggering 57 shots on the Leafs'...
Should the Maple Leafs Trade a Goalie?
January 29th, 2018 To say that the Toronto Maple Leafs have received excellent goaltending throughout the 2017-18 NHL season thus far would be a massive understatement. Led by Frederik Andersen, the Leafs have boasted a brick wall in goal on a nightly basis, as he and backup Curtis McElhinney have combined to stifle the league's toughest competition...