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Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Player Grades and Analysis

By Chris Okrainetz

Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) watches the puck during the second period against Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

Goalies:

Toronto<br /> Maple Leafs. FREDERIK ANDERSEN. A-. Despite the rough start to the season, it is tough to ignore what <strong><a rel=. G

B. In his two starts with the Leafs this season <strong><a rel=. G. Toronto<br /> Maple Leafs. ANTOINE BIBEAU

It was a tough go for <strong><a rel=. G. Toronto<br /> Maple Leafs. JHONAS ENROTH. D

CURTIS MCELHINNEY. TBD. It is tough to give a player a grade based on one start, but Curtis McElhinney would receive an A after his first start with the Leafs. The London, Ontario native was waived by the Columbus Blue Jackets, despite only one regulation loss in five starts, and turned in a 37 save performance in a crucial game against the Ottawa Senators. He is exactly the type of backup goalie that the Leafs need, especially with the lack of experience with Bibeau and the poor play from Enroth. If he can continue to provide stability behind Andersen the Leafs can lighten their starting goaltender’s workload and give Bibeau more time to develop in the AHL. Considering the Leafs paid nothing to acquire McElhinney, we should give Leafs management a lot of credit in solving a problem without overpaying to do it. – Dave Morassutti. G. Toronto<br /> Maple Leafs

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