"Although Anthony Stolarz is a 31-year-old goalie who has only started 142 career NHL games, he's arguably the team's best option right now when it comes to the crease. He suffered an injury last year, which resulted in him starting fewer games than Joseph Woll, but statistically he was the better player. Not only, but he was called upon as the team's No. 1 starter in the playoffs, before once again getting injured."
"If Stolarz is healthy this season and plays 40-50 games, and the team has yet to re-sign him, he's going to ask for a huge pay-bump. Besides Sergei Bobrovsky (who I can't see playing anywhere besides Florida), the best unrestricted free agent goalies for 2026 are currently the following: Petr Mrazek, Jacob Markstrom, Freddie Andersen, Stuart Skinner, Cam Talbot and Stolarz."
Anthony Stolarz is a 31-year-old goaltender with 142 NHL starts who performed better than Joseph Woll when healthy, despite limited starts due to injury. Stolarz was used as the No. 1 starter in the playoffs before suffering another injury, creating a durability concern. The Maple Leafs retain Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby under contract, providing internal depth if Stolarz falters. The 2026 unrestricted-goalie free agent class appears mediocre, increasing the value of keeping Stolarz. If Stolarz plays 40–50 games without a new contract, his market leverage will likely drive a substantial pay increase.
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