"Goaltending should be its own category separate of defence as looking at the net as a whole is vital to how the Leafs decide to proceed here. Both Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz being capable goaltenders might have the Leafs too deep at this area when there are so many other aspects of the Leafs roster that needs to be addressed and the luxury of strong tandem isn't sustainable when there are limited futures to trade."
"If there is an untouchable goaltender on the Maple Leafs it is Joseph Woll. He has a manageable contract, age on his side, and recency bias says that he will be the go-to option in net this season. All of those things also make it more likely that a team would pay a premium to bring him in and that's why the "borderline" qualifier is put on him."
A retailer-or-wholesaler trading approach could better address multiple roster needs by moving surplus assets quickly. Goaltending must be evaluated separately from defence because net depth affects roster decisions. Joseph Woll appears effectively untouchable due to a manageable contract, favorable age, and likelihood of being the primary starter next season. Anthony Stolarz represents a potential trade asset before his no-trade protections expand and while his $2.5M cap hit remains attractive to constrained teams. Excess goaltending depth may be unsustainable if futures for trades are limited, so selective moves should prioritize long-term team competitiveness.
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