"Stolarz enters the 2025-26 season with the opportunity to entrench himself as the Leafs' number-one goaltender and prove that he can handle an increased workload. A repeat of his debut year in Toronto and Stolarz would be on the short list of the league's top netminders. The 31-year-old's health and performance will be a deciding factor in the team's success this season, especially with partner Joseph Woll's personal leave of absence and questions about when he will be available."
"Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving took a low-risk gamble on free-agent Stolarz in July of 2024. He signed the career-backup to a two-year deal for $5 million, coming off a solid season with the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The move paid immediate dividends as Stolarz and Woll gave the Maple Leafs arguably the top goaltending tandem in the NHL. Both entered the 2024-25 season with questions about their health."
Anthony Stolarz established career highs in his first season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing 34 games with 21 wins, four shutouts, a .926 save percentage and a 2.14 goals-against average. A mid-season lower-body injury and a playoff concussion interrupted his momentum during a career-best campaign. Stolarz signed a two-year, $5 million deal after a strong season with the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and formed a top tandem with Joseph Woll, each recording 20 wins. Woll's personal leave of absence elevates Stolarz's workload and importance. Health and consistent performance will determine his ability to solidify the starting role and justify the contract.
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