The Maple Leafs added a stellar, veteran goalie entering his playing prime Monday and greatly improved their depth in net with the acquisition of Frederik Andersen from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the 30th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and Toronto’s second-round pick in the 2017 draft. After the trade was completed, Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello confirmed the organization had signed Andersen to a five-year contract in a demonstration of faith in the 26-year-old.
“When you get a goaltender of this calibre, with the experience he’s had and the success…acquiring him is the most important thing,” Lamoriello said in a media conference call.