Leafs Nation Turning Their Backs on Freddie Andersen

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost another game on Wednesday as the Winnipeg Jets closed the gap between the top two teams in the North Division. While the Maple Leafs still sit 18-7-2, good for a tie for first place in the entire NHL, their fan base as taking exception to goaltender Frederik Andersen's performance.

The Danish netminder, who is headed for free-agency this offseason has been shaky at best this season, compiling a record of 12-5-2, with a questionable .903 save % and a 2.76 GAA. Andersen's goals against ranks him 36th in the league, while his save % is ranked 45th!

The Maple Leafs have received some steady backup play from Michael Hutchinson and Jack Campbell this year with the latter 3-0-0 with a 1.33 GAA and a .951 save %, ranking him 2nd in the league in both categories. Campbell is expected back as early as this upcoming weekend and will certainly see some more minutes in the Leafs' crease.

It seems with Andersen's shaky play along with his upcoming contract demands, has Leafs Nation becoming more comfortable with the idea of Campbell being the starter. The 29-year-old is two years younger than Andersen and signed next season for $1.65 million on the cap.

Letting Andersen walk would likely save the Maple Leafs $6-7.5 million dollars on the cap for the next, what could be three seasons.

Here's some of Leafs Nation's thoughts on the goaltending situation in Toronto:

Hey stats nerd @kyledubas

Frederick Andersen Save %

2017-2018: 0.918
2018-2019: 0.917
2019-2020: 0.909
2020-2021: 0.903

So as the defence has improved his save % continues to decline. Doesn’t add up buddy. 1st round exit incoming with Andersen in net. #leafsforever
— JP (@Picone24) March 10, 2021

Damn you guys like HATE hate Frederik Andersen pic.twitter.com/eA1zxX9Uj3
— Spence (@MagicianMarner) March 10, 2021

Frederik Andersen has given up 8 goals on the last 54 shots he's faced. .852 sv% over his last 2 starts. #LeafsForever
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) March 10, 2021

I would re-sign Zach Hyman over Frederik Andersen in any day
— L0N3W0LF1681 (@wolfman11681) March 10, 2021

Just an FYI. Jonathan Bernier and James Reimer both posted better GAA and Save % than Frederik Andersen as Leafs.
Says a lot. Considering how much better this team is than those teams...
— LT (@LeafsBurner97) March 10, 2021

Jack Campbell > Frederik Andersen
— 丂ㄩㄥ乇爪卂几 (@_SYC34) March 10, 2021

Leafs lose because Frederik Andersen can’t make routine beer-league quality saves.

Is this tweet from 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 or 2016? Your guess is as good as mine #LeafsForever
— Dylan Murphy (@dylanmurphy329) March 10, 2021

Ooof. You really know it was a rough night for Frederick Andersen when both spellings of his first name are trending, and so is Jack Campbell.#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/K276bRMVqx
— Babcocked (@sighandawink) March 10, 2021