has Toronto finally Solved the Last piece of The Puzzle?

[YMCMBYOLO]

We all know that Toronto’s biggest flaw in the past decade was their defence and goaltending. Leafs have gotten tremendously thicker and meaner on the D, with acquisitions such as the big boy McCabe and perfect with his stick Tanev. However, goaltending has still been an issue. It started with Andersson, but of course, as we know, he was sent packing after fans got sick of him from losing against the Bruins. Since then, there’s been a slew of new goaltending every season. With Stolarz playing well, I’d assume, have Leafs fans sighing of relief, hoping that he can relieve the much needed goaltending to propel the Leafs to new heights.

With The Leafs getting remarkable goaltending from Stolarz, are the Leafs poised to make the jump they’ve so desperately tried for the past decade? Does Stolarz have enough experience to guide them through? His stats suggest so.

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[Sasha Orlov]

LMAO yeah man this is the year

 

[LeProspector]

Year after year the same this is said after 5 games….

 

[Suntouchable13]

It's too early. Let's see in April, I guess. I ain't buying into anything in freaking October.

 

[Community]

Obviously! We've never strung together 5 good games during the Keefe era and never had any quality goaltending. /s

As all Leaf fans will say and other fanbases will agree, we'll find out in the playoffs. To be clear, we've had a very good defensive record and goaltending the last few years in the playoffs and offense (the powerplay in particular) has been what has let us down.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Just like annual speculation about bubble playoff teams finally making a push...it doesnt matter what you think they are until they do it.

 

[Realgud]

How is defending and goaltending their problem when they can't score in the playoffs?

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

It's not a matter of if. It's how many.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

As all Leaf fans will say and other fanbases will agree, we'll find out in the playoffs. To be clear, we've had a very good defensive record and goaltending the last few years in the playoffs and offense (the powerplay in particular) has been what has let us down.

Yeah, but Campbell never really was elite. All other goalies Toronto has had have been downright terrible. Stolarz has an incredible statline, just never has been given the chance. Now, he’s been given the chance.

 

[All Mod Cons]

I think the biggest challenge is figuring out a way to make peace with Parros. Something is obviously not right and it would go a hell of a long way, with the way Berube likes the team to play, if they can convince him they are just the same as the other 31 NHL teams.

 

[Rare Jewel]

It's a good start, especially for some of the newbies, but c'mon...

The seasons haven't even changed.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

It's a good start, especially for some of the newbies, but c'mon...

The seasons haven't even changed.

You’ll see that my join date is 2009, i’m no stranger danger to the rodeo…

 

[nuxnux1]

The annual leafs win the 5 game in cup thread

 

[Community]

Yeah, but Campbell never really was elite. All other goalies Toronto has had have been downright terrible. Stolarz has an incredible statline, just never has been given the chance. Now, he’s been given the chance.

Campbell? I mean, he had 3 straight years of quality play but I said the last few years and he hasn't played for the Leafs since 21-22.

Woll gave us great goaltending in the playoffs the last 2 years.

 

[inthewings]

Two threads in the main praising the Leafs goalie. It must be October.

 

[Community]

The annual leafs win the 5 game in cup thread started by a non-leaf fan.

Fixed/clarified that for ya.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Death, taxes, leaf fans planning the parade in October.

 

[Dion TheFluff]

waaayyy to early for this

 

[BLNY]

This is a Brian Savage thread. Mr. October is fine when it's baseball. You want that nickname. In hockey? Not so much. Come back in April, or better yet June.

 

[njdevils1982]

LMAO yeah man this is the year

i agree, this is the year!

 

[All Mod Cons]

I wish non-Leafs fans would stop starting threads like this

 

[Suntouchable13]

Stolarz ain't playing you all these games if you wanna go deep into June. Woll will have to play. Other people will have to show up big. Don't pin it on the bargain bin goaltending all the time.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Death, taxes, leaf fans planning the parade in October.

Leaf fan didn’t start this thread

 

[Community]

Death, taxes, non-leaf fans making an intentionally premature thread praising the Leafs so that others can make a planning the parade in October joke.

Also fixed that one for ya.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Let you know in 6-7 months.
So far same start as last year after 6 games.