"When the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Joseph Woll in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft, the organization believed they had found a potential starting goaltender for the future. Over the past few seasons, Woll has shown flashes of that upside, delivering strong stretches of play and proving he can perform at a high level when healthy."
"Woll appeared in 39 games for the Maple Leafs during the 2025-26 campaign, posting a 15-16-7 record with a 3.34 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. Those numbers represented the most difficult season of his NHL career and marked the first time his save percentage dipped below the .900 mark."
"While the statistics were disappointing, they do not tell the full story. Toronto struggled defensively throughout the season, often allowing high-danger scoring chances and leaving their goaltenders exposed. Woll had stretches where he looked unbeatable, but he was unable to maintain that level consistently over the course of the entirety of the season."
"Joseph Woll also missed the beginning of the Maple Leafs season as one day before the home opener against the Montreal Canadiens, Woll took a leave of absence leaving a massive hole between the pipes for the Maple Leafs. Following the season, Woll was named to United States men's national ice hockey team for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, giving him an opportunity to regain confide"
Joseph Woll was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016 with expectations of becoming a future starting goaltender. In 2025-26, he entered as the projected number one but posted a difficult season marked by inconsistency. He played 39 games, finishing 15-16-7 with a 3.34 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage, his worst NHL season and first below .900. Toronto’s defensive problems contributed to frequent high-danger chances and left goaltenders exposed. Woll also missed the start of the season after taking a leave of absence before the home opener. Afterward, he was named to the United States men’s national team for the 2026 IIHF World Championship.
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