Andersen excited to join Leafs after slow negotiations with Ducks

Suddenly, Frederik Andersen was given the keys as the Toronto Maple Leafs' new No. 1 goalie, and now that it's all said and done, he's glad to have finally learned his destination.

The 26-year-old netminder was dealt to Toronto from the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, and when the dust settled, it came as a relief.

"I was going back and forth a little bit (on contract talks) with Anaheim and it was dragging on a little bit," Andersen told Chris Johnston of Sportsnet. "I figured (a trade) could be a possibility, so I wasn't too shocked. I was very excited once the deal got done and I knew where I was going to be next year."

The trade came rather quick for Andersen.

"It was really hectic," Andersen said. "It started in the morning - I got a phone call from my agent (Claude Lemieux) saying 'there's a trade pending a deal.' It went pretty quick from there."

Shortly after the deal, Andersen inked a five-year, $25-million contract, signifying his role as the club's new No. 1, a task he believes he's ready for.

"I like playing a lot," Andersen said. "I'm excited about getting that vote of confidence and (getting to) be in there more."