If you read the rumor mill and see all the reports it is heavily rumored that Jean-Sebastien Giguere may be heading to Toronto for Vesa Toskala. I have hinted around with this for almost a week and to me the Ducks are going to get the better deal if this happens.

It’ no secret that Vesa Toskala is having and off season but you need to look at the cast of characters that was in front of him for his 0-2-2 start. Don’t get me wrong, Jonas Gustausson was very solid as he  made 35 saves in his first real challenge of the season when the Leafs beat Wings over the weekend. But  2 of his 3 wins came when Phil Kessel returned. For the time being Gustausson has earned  #1 spot  in Toronto which brings me to my point.

The Orange County is reporting that Toronto wants to bring in Giguere as a mentor for rookie Gustausson and also re-unite him with goaltender coach Francois Allaire. Assuming that is true, why would you finish paying a 6 million dollar contract for this season and a 7 million dollar nut next season for a mentor and back up goaltender? Giguere also has a no movement clause in his contract that would have to be addressed.

For Anaheim this would be a great deal. Jonas Hiller has already proved he is a #1 goaltender since he already earned that spot last season from Giguere. Hiller made 40 saves in his first career shut out Thursday night against the Predators. The Ducks would free up salary cap revenue since Toskala is 2 million cheaper than Giguere this season and becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year.