Toronto Maple Leafs Set To Acquire Future Hall-Of-Famer
A recent development has sparked rumors connecting the future hall-of-famer Marc-Andre Fleury to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs General Manager
Brad Treliving is facing a goaltending challenge with
Ilya Samsonov's subpar performance resembling that of a minor hockey goalie. To navigate the final stretch of the season and the playoffs successfully, Treliving must secure a new goalie to support
Joseph Woll."The Leafs have dipped their toes in the goaltending market," reported Friedman on the Saturday Headlines.
In this context, one of the NHL's premier goalies, Marc-Andre Fleury, has emerged as a potential target for Toronto.
The report suggests that acquiring Fleury, currently the Minnesota Wild's second-string goalie, could be a game-changer for the Leafs. His extensive experience, leadership qualities, and undeniable talent make him a valuable addition, especially considering the struggles of the incumbent goalie, Samsonov.
Despite being 39 and approaching the twilight of his career, Fleury's current stats, with a 6-5-2 record, 3.16 GAA, and .892 SV%, might not fully reflect his true capabilities. The Wild's challenges this season extend beyond Fleury's performance, making him a plausible candidate to bolster the Leafs' goaltending situation.
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DECEMBRE 27 | 373 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs Set To Acquire Future Hall-Of-Famer Do you think Marc-Andre Fleury would consider playing for The Maple Leafs? |
Yes | 219 | 58.7 % |
No | 154 | 41.3 % |
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