Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Francois Allaire talks with goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere in a practice session during the 2007 Stanley Cup final. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press)

The Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday confirmed the hiring of the man who helped Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup winners Patrick Roy and Jean-Sebastien Giguere hone their craft.

François Allaire will join Toronto as a goaltending consultant after serving for 13 years in a similar capacity with Anaheim, where he worked with Giguere.

“We consider François to be one of the best in the world at his craft,” said Burke. “He brings a tremendous amount of experience and I know that he will make an immediate impact with our goalies. I would like to thank the Anaheim organization for making François available to us.”

Prior to his Anaheim tenure, Allaire worked as a goaltending coach for Roy and the Montreal Canadiens over the course of 12 years. Allaire had already assisted the future Hall of Famer Roy during his junior days with Sherbrooke.

Allaire, 53, will work with netminders at all levels of the team's organization. Corey Hirsch, the team's goalie coach last season, will move to a role in scouting and player development.

Toronto is still trying to sort out who will play in the crease. Vesa Toskala has one year remaining on his contract, with veteran Curtis Joseph not expected back.

The Maple Leafs are among the NHL clubs trying to procure the services of 24-year-old free agent Swedish goalie Jonas Gustavsson.

Meanwhile, assistant general manager Jeff Jackson expressed surprise to CBCSports.ca on Wednesday over a report that restricted free agent Justin Pogge won't be back with the organization.