Report: Pending UFA goalie linked to the Leafs may not be available this summer
In 2 and a half weeks or less, we'll have our answer as to what the Leafs plan to do with their goaltending situation for this upcoming season. Will they trade Petr Mrazek? Will they bring Jack Campbell back with a substantial raise? Will they pursue a trade for someone like John Gibson? Will they sign a UFA or two? We won't have to wait long to find out.
One name that the Leafs are rumoured to have substantial interest in should they walk away from Jack Campbell this summer is St. Louis Blues netminder Ville Husso, who will likely have no shortage of potential suitors if he makes it to free agency. The big question is, will Husso even make it to free agency?
According to Blues rinkside reporter Andy Strickland, the Blues are high on Husso and are expected to make a strong pitch in hopes of retaining him. Strickland also pointed out that Husso has enjoyed his time with the Blues and has "a great relationship" with Blues starting goaltender Jordan Binnington.
I don't envy Leafs GM Kyle Dubas right now. His options are somewhat limited. If Husso decides to stay put, that's one less goalie available on the market, which essentially drives up the price of the remaining UFA netminders - Jack Campbell among them.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 26 | 685 ANSWERS Report: Pending UFA goalie linked to the Leafs may not be available this summer If Husso is re-signed by the Blues, who is the Leafs' next best option? | ||
| Trade for Gibson | 166 | 24.2 % |
| Trade for Varlamov | 97 | 14.2 % |
| Re-sign Campbell | 252 | 36.8 % |
| Sign Kuemper | 170 | 24.8 % |
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