"The Toronto Maple Leafs may once again be staring down the barrel of a goaltending crisis. Joseph Woll, who has been the organization's most stabilizing force between the pipes this season, left Thursday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return. Until further medical updates offer clarity, the Leafs must prepare for the possibility that Woll could miss meaningful time, forcing the front office to evaluate every realistic avenue to keep their season on track."
"The most immediate internal option is Anthony Stolarz, who would likely serve as the short-term bridge if he can return soon from his own injury. When healthy, Stolarz brings steady, veteran goaltending with the size, athleticism, and experience that fit well within Craig Berube's defensive structure. He wouldn't be asked to carry the team, only to deliver league-average stability until Woll returns."
The Maple Leafs face a potential goaltending crisis after Joseph Woll left with a lower-body injury and did not return. The club must prepare for Woll possibly missing meaningful time and evaluate internal and external solutions. Anthony Stolarz is the most immediate internal option, bringing veteran steadiness when healthy, but he remains sidelined since early November. Dennis Hildeby offers size, strong technique, excellent AHL performance, familiarity, and long-term upside, but carries no NHL track record and risks confidence-shaking struggles. If internal options falter, external acquisitions, including premium targets, become more likely.
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