The 35-year-old only appeared in 18 games last season as Anderson's backup, but was solid with an 11-5-1 record, 2.14 GAA. "Curtis is a proven NHL goaltender," Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said in a statement released by the team. " Scott Darling is dealing with an injury and we see this as an opportunity to solidify our depth at the position." He had a 6-7-0 record over 14 games with Toronto that season, with a 2.85 goals-against average. Toronto claimed McElhinney off waivers from Columbus in the 2016-17 season. Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock on departing goalie Curtis McElhinney Great person, great family, great pro, does it righ everyday. Too bad for our depth," Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said to open his scrum at Tuesday's skate. McElhinney was claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes and Pickard by the Philadelphia Flyers a day after they were placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs, who are going with Garret Sparks as the backup to No. The Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltending depth took a hit Tuesday after they lost Curtis McElhinney and Calvin Pickard to the waiver wire.
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