The Sun: Atlantic Division Preview

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While the Toronto media and many other analysts question the lack of experience the Leafs' tandem has, Kevin Woodley of 'In Goal' Magazine released his rankings for the Atlantic Division and ranked the Leafs as the best tandem and overall group of goaltenders (counting Matt Murray as their number three). Surprisingly, the defending Stanley Cup Champions are ranked fourth and the Boston Bruins are ranked seventh without accounting for Jeremy Swayman (ranked fourth with him).

Woodley believe's Woll can be one of the next great NHL goaltenders and has no issues with his or Stolarz's analytical numbers. His main concern surrounds their durability. Along with strong underlying numbers from Stolarz and Woll, Craig Berube's defensive structure will surely help them.

 

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Some of the ice level shots from opposite end of the ice showing faceoffs in the Leafs end this preseason displayed how massive our goalies are. Stolarz and Hildeby looked like giants or Godzilla in net. Woll and Murray are big too. There’s no easy shot on them unless you get them moving, but even then they are so calm and controlled. Super hyped about the goaltending this year.