Toronto Maple Leafs basic supervisor Brad Treliving is not ruling out signing a brand new goaltender after Joseph Woll‘s indefinite depart for private causes.
“You’re at all times methods to get higher,” Treliving stated on “Actual Kyper & Bourne.” “Whether or not a participant was taking a depart or not, we’re always asking if there’s an alternative choice that may finest help us.”
Woll, 27, was anticipated to compete with Anthony Stolarz for the beginning goalie place, however Treliving confirmed there isn’t any estimated return date for the Missouri native.
“For proper now, Joe’s not accessible to us. We’re there to help him, and we actually count on him again,” Treliving stated. “At this level, we don’t know when that’s. So a possibility now presents itself for anyone else,” he added.
Trusting Dennis Hildeby and Anthony Stolarz is perhaps the Maple Leafs’ finest path ahead
Inevitably, consideration additionally turns to Dennis Hildeby, who was projected to be the third goalie this season. In coaching camp, he has left a great impression, however his NHL expertise is restricted to solely six video games. Due to this fact, the potential seek for a brand new goalkeeper turns into extra related.
Goalie stability is vital for any elite workforce with postseason goals, particularly for a workforce with a number of disappointing seasons. If Woll’s depart continues, the Leafs may very well be compelled to make a commerce, however this might have an effect on their wage cap, impacting future belongings and long-term planning. It isn’t a easy scenario.
Prepared or not, the most suitable choice is perhaps to belief Hildeby, 24, and Stolarz’s, 31, skill to remain wholesome. This might additionally have an effect on the entrance workplace’s confidence in coach Craig Berube if he does not deal with the disaster properly. Toronto should resolve this quickly.
