I actually really liked Martin Jones in Seattle. I got to watch him in person and it always felt like the team played more relaxed with him in net vs gru in the regular season, which idk is due to his character or his play. Gonna miss him

Hi San Jose fan here, don't think Steve did it on purpose but pointing out that Jones's fall off a cliff seasons were ones with Brent Burns /and/ Erik Karlsen is dead on, great pickup for an insurance piece

I love the move. Very good third goalie

As a Knights fan I always loved seeing him play. Man the Knights always lit him up 😂😂😂

It's weird with Martin Jones, that .887 SV% feels a bit misleading, because he had many games last year where he played very well (had 3 shoutouts &, like, 15 other games where he only gave up 1 goal), but he also had a few games where he was utterly terrible, which dragged that number down. As a 3rd choice, he's fine, I guess, he's probably getting claimed tbh, but it's OK for a 3rd option.

it's GREAT to see you back here building up our hopes AGAIN and again and again

The only goalie to play for the Kraken with .900sv% is Joey Daccord and he hit it on the head in 5 games played last year. That’s over both seasons, I think that might be a systems thing at this point.

A sub .900 save percentage 4 out of the past 5 years? Oh yes, he was BORN to be a Leaf!

I saw someone on Reddit telling he'd rather have Martin Jones over Hellebuyck. I guess the Leafs are on track!

Hildeby will most likley play in Canada this season. He is no longer on loan to Farjestad BK.

If he survives to start as backup, it’s a good move, as you said they would definitely lose Woll off waivers.

Martin Jones is awesome. Hope he goes to TO and seals the show.

activate new zamboni as a back up of a back up 😂

The Kraken played every game defensively in front of Martin Jones like the Hurricanes started playing as soon as David Ayres was in net.

Goaltending in the NHL is wild. You just never know what kinda performance you’re gonna get from a guy and they rarely get much leash when it comes to getting better when in a rut. And trying to figure out what to pay them and then actually getting that moneys worth is such a crap shoot. Save percentage doesn’t always tell the whole story either. You might make a lot of tough first saves but get scored on cause of bad defensive play on the rebounds

my best guess is that he’ll probably be woll’s replacement in the ahl. making our tandem sammy/woll. which… isn’t… atrociously horrible…

I prefer the version of the Boyd Devereaux game that meant the Sens didn't get Kadri and the story behind that.

I'm old enough to remember Hutchinson playing games for the Leafs. Martin Jones will do just fine.

Loving you from japan!

I literally had no idea Källgren was gone. 🤯

Jones has the most playoff experience compared to Samsonov/Woll. It’s a smart move considering Leaf’s goalies have not been healthy going into the playoffs of late.

This is a good move as it has no bad side to it. Best case scenario for The Leafs is he clears waivers and go to The Marlies. Worst case scenario is he is claimed on waivers. If that happens the team just has to go find another third string goalie. Not easy but not catastrophic. The one-way contract should help as not every team has unlimited cash to spend and some won't want an AHL goalie making that much money.

At first I was wondering what on earth the Leafs were planning. But honestly, he's great depth. He hasn't played for a defensive minded team since LA. So considering he can win you that amount of games with little support means if you have to throw him in a handful of games he makes for a perfect second or third stringer that's more than capable of stealing the odd game. Besides not many teams have two more than viable options for under a million each. So not a bad pickup at all

CEO Steve looking super professional

I really don’t understand why people care so much about a third stringer. Worst case scenario you put him on waivers for cap shenanigans and he gets claimed - in which case this doesn’t matter - or he plays for the Marlies, which I have no issues with whatsoever. The tandem is Sammy/Woll, we lost Kallgren and Jones is here to fill the third role. It’s not complicated.

We aren’t going to be able to trade for a really good goalie or defencemen because the other GMs aren’t stupid. But I just wish we had some better options but as you said Steve this isn’t too bad. We might be able to do ok in the playoffs.

finally some sensible moves from a leafs gm. this helps Woll learn too.

Hey Steve. So I was looking at cap friendly for the leafs after this and see that they are just over 13 million in the red. I’d be very interested in hearing your thoughts on how you think the leafs will get back under the salary cap before the start of the season.

the team around him makes a difference and i think he will be a good fit for 3rd and maybe even clutch if they get in a spot

It's important for the Leafs to give themselves more options in net, when they haven't had a legitimate number one goalie since Andersson was between the pipes. The Leafs being a strong puck possession team that limits quality chances means that they can get away with "good enough" goaltending better than most teams, except when they're up against top teams who also have top tier goaltending.

Steve would be crying from the rooftops about how sportsbetting ads have taken over hockey/sports media and it's negative impact on the watchability of the sport if he wasn't being paid out by sports interaction. It's a shame and I know it's not who Steve and SDPN are deep-down. I hope their contract is up soon and they can turn down the money and stick to their morals and join the Subbans in speaking out about it.

GSAA for Martin Jones, last 5 seasons: -21 -7 -11 -15 -22 I guess the good part is his SV% is usually around .900 and for a 3rd goalie that's not...bad?

The save percentage doesn’t always tell the story. Seattle suppressed shots like crazy last season. Low shots, but 2 goals? Yeah, your percentage still ends up kind of crappy.

As a kraken fan his record is great because the team gave him goal support. He was in net for the games where Seattle won 9-8 8-5 x3 and stuff like that. He had his stretches but he’s just inconsistent

No concern Safety belt

Hello Steve. Hows the summer going bud?

This doesn't surprise me. Treliving said he's liked what he's seen from Woll, but he's seen players, including goalies, have hot runs at the end of seasons who never duplicate it again. So getting Jones fits into his belief that having an experienced goalie to battle Woll isn't bad to go into training camp with. I do believe he'll be placed on waivers before the season starts. I was under the belief he would be claimed but seeing that his NHL & AHL salary will be the same may keep other teams away from him, especially if other goalies are on waivers whose AHL salary is less than his NHL one. He'll definitely be claimed if another team's 1 or 2 goalie gets seriously injured in their camp/pre-season.

This video is hilarious now considering the situation the Leafs are in and how well Jones is playing. I love "Ultimately, if this guy ends up being the starting goaltender, I think there are bigger problems at play. Either both Samsonov and Woll are very bad or very hurt, and neither of those options are good." 8:58 Oups...

10:36 Yoda cameo

that smartest move the leafs can do is sign 2 guys (e.g. also grab elliot) to shield themselves from a guy getting claimed (except for that time with Pickard and McEliney...

Hildeby is in Toronto. He was at the development camp with akhtyamov n peksa. He finished last year as a marlie, and will likely challenge for the starting job.

13 games where he allowed 5 or more. And not all of them were losses. Like the 9-8 win over LA. I mean, he's a guy where, if he has a bad game, it's really bad. If he has a good game, he's usually very good.

If Jones get claimed I’ll laugh my ass off

if another team claims Jones off waivers when try to send to AHL, are there any waiver exempt goalies Toronto can pursue? or would Toronto go with two goalies until one not able to play and then acquire another goaltender? should Toronto try to acquire a waiver exempt goalie to send to minors now or if Jones happens to get claimed off waivers?

Man, Steve turned into the Kool-aid man at the end there

I'm kinda surprised it wasn't Jaroslav Halak because for so long I've wanted him to be a Maple Leaf but I digress. So, here is my thinking on this? Jones will be the 1B to start off the NHL season alongside Samsonov while Woll starts in the AHL. I know Woll seems like he has earned that 1B behind Sammy and he has but you can't expect Woll to go into this NHL season and play 30+ GMs as a backup. Samsonov will likely shoulder about 40/48 GMs this season while Jones gets the odd start here and there and maybe tops out at about 15GMs in between the October / November Months in the schedule. Woll will get the reps in the AHL and if he has a repeat performance in the AHL like he did last year then the Leafs front office will know that it will be his time to be called up. Yes, Jones would then be placed on waivers and most likely claimed but if properly done you can give Samsonov rest and still give the team a chance to win on his off days with a serviceable vet goalie and in the meantime, you continue to develop Woll into the ideal, young 1B to Samsonov and then you ride both goalies hopefully to a lengthy playoff run

As you said, fine as an insurance pickup (certainly an upgrade on Michael Hutchinson - remember that fiasco?); problematic if he plays a lot because it means that our top 2 goalies are either not playing well or are injured. The bigger problem with this team is still the blueline. The Klingberg signing bugs me, especially since Dumba would have been a much nicer fit in terms of need and salary). I'm hoping that Treliving is not done and can still upgrade in that area.

As someone who watched him across several cities i can honestly say that the leafs wont go further again this year.

This is a lot better than with the two other guys!

I miss Jonesy in SJ. He would have a game record of 58 saves if it were not for Ben Scrivens 59 in a game I DONT WANT TO TALK ABOUT! Imagine being a SJ Shark fan sitting watching your goalie making 40 some saves and you do not win because oh yes your team is supposed to score too! Imagine sitting there watching lovely teal jerseys all bunched up, every on ice player on 1 side of the net while the opposing team surrounds the net laughing and whats the word? WINNING! it has got to hard to be a goalie watching your keystone cop teammates make own goals. Been a San Jose fan since early 90s and it is what it is. Leafs fans keep in mind vegas won the cup with an ex shark goalie so fingers crossed for y'all!

Weird how Samsonov was looking pretty good..then BAM! (Vegas: "easy we just say the goalie is injured")

on one hand, I don't like it because I'd rather have all resources and gumption to have Matthews contract renewed, or Nylander traded. But at the same time, I get why we need a third string if things go south. I also think no matter the situation, he will be claimed on waivers, putting our GM into a corner, but we will see what happens down the line.

Vasilevskiy has played 60+ games 3 times, including the last 2 season (63 in 21-22 & 60 22-23)

Would love for Dubas to sweep in and steal Jones off waivers to give Pittsburgh some goalie depth in the AHL.

Welcome back Steve, we missed you!

Martin Jones is backup insurance, and for a reasonable price. Still over the cap , as for what other goaltenders that were available or to be . Jake Allen future to be determined? Still over the cap! Defense is still a concern!

A vet in and around your tenders can be a good thing, and the price is more then acceptable

As a leafs fan, i loved the bit of anxiey at the end. It is depth, and deothbis good but i dont want to use that depth... Lol Great Vid!

Looks like Martin Jones gave hope on winning the stanley cup . The year 2041 before they win a series again

Yeah Steve, you just let go of Schenn, Gustafsson, Holl -ok that one only half counts- and even Bunting, only to replace em with Klingberg plus Domi & Bertuzzi who contrary to popular beliefs actually do not defend shit, you'll need at least one decent goalie per period 😁

You’re overthinking this way too much lol

For a while there the Kaken were winning games with 15 goals being score in them. 😂 That’s probably why his stats don’t match the record. 😂

Honestly was not happy about this acquisition but acknowledge they need insurance depth and I can't really complain about the price. But I think that price speaks to his perceived value around the league. He had an ok year in Seattle but I hope his services are not needed or used very sparingly.

What do you mean we aren't getting Hutch back?

Everyone is forgetting the leafs have former hobey baker winner Dryden McKay in the system aswell, hopefully he can get some time with the marlies this season and continue to grow

Would be funny if they signed Phil Kessel for a year... "Phil Kessel is a Leaf... again!"

I think it’s August and 11th and we’re already having semi meltdowns 🤣🤣🤣

Jones will be our Grant Fuhr with that save percentage.

Being a Martin Jones fan, I am sorry to see him go. Hope he does well.

martin jones is like half the reason seattle made the playoffs; he will be a solid backup, don't worry too hard.

No matter who the GM of the leafs is, goaltending always seems to be an afterthought.

i think there is a zambonie driver nearby who would love a shot if they really need it.

So let's consider a few things that have not been talked about. I'm not a stats guy so let's consider a few other things . Where exactly did the team finish in the three seasons stretch where his eight percentage was so poor. Exactly what type of emotional status did the goaltender have and what might the emotional set has been had they played they played high level or top level hockey. Suspect that Martin Jones may just be exactly what the doctor ordered.

Leafs security in numbers one unproven goalie one bad goalie and a goalie with one good year what could possibly go wrong

I feel like he's a guy that they will put on waivers and lose right as the season starts but as long as Woll will still be able to get his games in it should be fine

So lets say he clears waivers so his 875 goes down to the A, that leaves you 2,068,750 over with 13 forwards signed and only 2 forwards with AHL moveable contracts that don't add up to 1.8. So who still has to leave?

I know the numbers are bad but there’s just no way a nearly 30 win goaltender goes through waivers right? not a single team will want a 27 win goalie as a backup?

Great to have the extra and he has “upside” he knows how to play and he was on crap teams getting beat up every game.

I like Jones for the Leafs, especially at that cap hit. Their problem in the playoffs for the last ~5 years or so has never been goaltending, they can get by with someone who plays average/above average. Good pickup for what the team needs to be competitive so far.

Though, it has to be said: Jones posted one 4 game losing streak (his only losing streak of more than 2) and multiple winning streaks over three. So he's like.. any other NHL player. He gets streaky. If I were the Leafs, I'd rather have a guy that doesn't get into ruts, who can bounce back after a bad game. They haven't had that in the playoffs, and they desperately need it.

Any coincidence Jones waited to see where Karlson landed. Goalies numbers do reflect on the defence in front of him.

Would have preferred a defender.

As a flyers fan, Godspeed spiderman

"...and NEW starting goaltender- martin jones."

Leaf fan of course. Ok so not 2009-2011 worried, but I think dubas bailed for a reason. The lineup and unsigned top three confirms this. Oh well keep the faith but…

How much are they over the cap now? More importantly who are they going to have to get rid of to make it in under the cap?

Pretty late for instant, Dangle champ. When NHL network on KZfaq beats you...

Nice Polo bud 💙

Matthews signed to 4 yr contract for $13.25 million per yr

Not the San Jose goalie Steve was hoping for

Martin Jones has a month of determination and two weeks of godhood in him. After that he will become as playable as a game of Russian Roulette with 3 loaded chambers. He will have some back to back shutouts for no reason, followed by letting in 4 goals on 13 shots. Rooting for him to shut the Bruins out again tho lol

You can never have to many mediocre goaltenders. Someone will go down somewhere and one of these fellows will be traded.

steve what would you do if reimer came back

They need variable contracts in the nhl

I think for a 3rd goalie at 875 this is a good move. Not amazing but good.

I'm happy we are half way back to the NHL but sad we are half way threw summer

Probably won’t play a game for either the leafs or marlies. Same with dell last season, he will need waivers to go down, & they won’t be doing that with Woll. Someone will claim him I bet.

How's yer cap space? Maybe Jones is just a cheap, fan base infuriating stooge for when your management waives cap money?

As a kings fan I’m now preparing to loose every game against the leafs this season

Can’t even buy a house around here for 875