"GM Brad Treliving signed Stolarz to a four-year extension worth $3.75M AAV one year in advance, which in hindsight was probably a bad move. In 13 games before getting injured, the goaltender posted a terrible .884 SV% and 3.51 GAA. He looked lost in net, especially compared to his previous season where he led the NHL with a .926 SV%."
"Based on previous history, it's most likely that Joseph Woll will get hurt so you need a back-up that's reliable or has playoff experience. Dennis Hildeby is turning to a great back-up for the Leafs currently, but it would be a big ask for him to be the team's number-one in the playoffs, so you'd love to have Stolarz there for insurance."
"Not only would trading Stolarz be a bad decision now, but why would you trade a goalie at his lowest value? As previously mentioned, Stolarz not only had the best save percentage in the NHL last year but he had the third best goals against with a 2.14 GAA. You can't let 13 games and an injury dictate the team's future even though Hidleby and Woll look like a great duo right now."
A suggestion arose that Anthony Stolarz could be used as a trade chip if he returns healthy. General manager Brad Treliving signed Stolarz to a four-year, $3.75M AAV extension last year. Stolarz posted a .884 save percentage and 3.51 GAA in 13 games before getting injured after leading the NHL with a .926 SV% the prior season. Trading him now would sell at his lowest value, remove experienced insurance behind Joseph Woll, and risk playoff depth if Woll or Dennis Hildeby are unavailable. Dennis Hildeby is waiver-exempt and inexpensive, allowing the organization to retain three goalies while reassessing options in summer.
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