The Toronto Maple Leafs are exploring every possible option to strengthen their goaltending before the new NHL season, and one name has quickly moved into the spotlight. Reports suggest the organization has checked on Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck, one of the league's most accomplished goaltenders.

Toronto's goaltending search took a serious turn this week. With Joseph Woll now gone and the crease wide open heading into the offseason, the Maple Leafs are exploring every…

While Hellebuyck’s playoff pedigree hasn’t always been sparkling, elite bona fide starting goalies don’t grow on trees in the NHL.