Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: Leafs looking to add one more goalie

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, rumors are swirling around the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially making a move for the goaltender. According to hockey insider Kevin Weekes, the Leafs should be considering adding another netminder for some depth as Matt Murray continues to battle injuries and Ilya Samsonov shoulders the majority of the workload.

While the goalie market has been thin this season, recent moves by Joonas Korpisalo and Jonathan Quick could kickstart some more action. The Maple Leafs have been linked to a number of goalies, including Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks, Kevin Lankinen of the Nashville Predators and John Gibson of the Anaheim Ducks.

Dubas was a recently acquired first-round pick in '23, originally of the Boston Bruins, in play as trade talks continue. It is very likely that we will see the Leafs move the pick before the deadline on Friday at 3 pm EST, but whether it will be for goaltending help remains to be seen.

One possibility could be the acquisition of Thatcher Demko, who has been a bright spot for the struggling Canucks this season. The 25-year-old netminder has posted a .916 save percentage in 24 games played and could be a solid addition to the Leafs' goaltending depth.

Another option could be Kevin Lankinen, who has been a surprise for the Nashville Predators this season. The 26-year-old Finnish goalie has posted a .922 save percentage in 26 games played and could provide some much-needed stability between the pipes for the Leafs.

Finally, John Gibson of the Anaheim Ducks could also be a target for the Leafs. While the 27-year-old American goalie has struggled at times this season, he has shown in the past that he has the potential to be one of the league's elite goaltenders.

Meanwhile, Toronto Maple Leafs fans can look forward to seeing youngster Joseph Woll get the start on Thursday night in Calgary against the Flames as Toronto plays the back end of a back-to-back following a blowout loss to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs' 2022-23 season

Sitting in second place in the Atlantic Division with 82 points, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been a force to be reckoned with this season. They've scored an impressive 207 goals, largely thanks to the efforts of William Nylander and Auston Matthews.

Defensively, the Leafs have been solid, conceding an average of just 2.6 goals per game. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been outstanding, boasting an impressive save percentage of 0.918.

Jake McCabe's recent acquisition has bolstered the team's defense, leaving them in excellent shape for the challenges ahead.

Winning their past three games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently riding a wave of momentum and will look to carry that into their upcoming clash with the Calgary Flames on March 3.