Toronto Maple Leafs in Contract Talks with Goaltender Anthony Stolarz After Playoff Injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a setback in the Stanley Cup Playoffs when starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz was injured in a collision with Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers. Stolarz had to leave the game and was later reported to be vomiting and taken out on a stretcher. Joseph Woll took over in the net for the rest of the series, which the Panthers won in seven games for their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory.
Reports from NHL Insider David Pagnotta indicate that the Maple Leafs have initiated contract extension talks with Stolarz's representatives. Stolarz signed a two-year contract with the Maple Leafs last offseason, with a salary cap hit of $2.5 million per season. In his first season with Toronto, Stolarz had an impressive record and played a key role in the team's postseason success.
Stolarz, a native of Edison, New Jersey, began his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and later played for the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks before joining the Panthers. He has a solid NHL record and has shown his value as a goaltender in both the regular season and playoffs. The Maple Leafs are looking to secure his services for the future as they aim for success in the upcoming seasons.