Is Anthony Stolarz the real deal?

[GreatSaveLuongo]

Sign him an extension asap

 

[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.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

This may be the first time in his career that Matthews doesn't score at least 50 goals. He's killing penalties now and Berube has him more focused on his 200ft game.

 

[winnipegger]

If the leafs can get consistent goaltending this might be the year they finally go deep. They look big, fast and deep so far. Especially impressed with Knies and Mcmann.

 

[Peasy]

This may be the first time in his career that Matthews doesn't score at least 50 goals. He's killing penalties now and Berube has him more focused on his 200ft game.

Mans never hit 50 goals and was nominated for the Selke last year but I see the bait through the veil.

 

[Grifter3511]

I'm old enough to remember more;

Is Toskala the real deal?
Is Pogge the real deal?
Is Gustavsson the real deal?
Is Scrivens the real deal?

Is Alan Bester the real deal?
Is Peter Ing the real deal?

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Mans never hit 50 goals and was nominated for the Selke last year but I see the bait through the veil.

He’s very well on his way to a Selke. If you remove Reilly, Matthews has the best xGA/60 on the Leafs, 2nd best in the Eastern Conference. Likely second if Barkov was playing. He has a ridiculous HDCA/60 as well, third best in the East. Berube has been wonders, on top of Stolarz playing great. He’ll definitely be a finalist on top of likely being a candidate for a rocket.

 

[The Shadow]

Not joking when I say this but I believe the following will happen this year

Stolarz finalist for Vezina
Matthews finalist for Selke and Hart
Berube finalist for Coach of the year
Leafs win the Atlantic

 

[hatterson]

This may be the first time in his career that Matthews doesn't score at least 50 goals. He's killing penalties now and Berube has him more focused on his 200ft game.

Still on pace for 41 goals with a shooting percentage just under half his career average. He might not get 60+ this year, but under 50 would be a pretty big step back baring time missed.

 

[Zybalto]

Still on pace for 41 goals with a shooting percentage just under half his career average. He might not get 60+ this year, but under 50 would be a pretty big step back baring time missed.

With goals in his last 3 games, I think hes coming around.

Also,

5v5 among ALL players in the league:

Most shots on goal: Matthews
Most shot attempts on goal: Matthews
Most scoring chances: Matthews by a mile
Highest expected goals: Matthews by a mile

0 goals given up while on the ice 5v5.

Pretty dominant.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

This may be the first time in his career that Matthews doesn't score at least 50 goals. He's killing penalties now and Berube has him more focused on his 200ft game.

He was literally nominated for the Selke this past year . Matthews being excellent defensively isn’t new

 

[PeE eL DuBoiS]

I swear it's really just 10 or so Leafs fans here that make the rest of us look ridiculous. If you would just put them on ignore, you would realize the majority of the fan base isn't so bad.

 

[winnipegger]

Not joking when I say this but I believe the following will happen this year

Stolarz finalist for Vezina
Matthews finalist for Selke and Hart
Berube finalist for Coach of the year
Leafs win the Atlantic

They've had great seasons and won lots of hardware before. I think every leaf fan will tell you either score lots of goals in the playoffs or who cares.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Not joking when I say this but I believe the following will happen this year

Stolarz finalist for Vezina
Matthews finalist for Selke and Hart
Berube finalist for Coach of the year
Leafs win the Atlantic

All that just to lose in the first round is crazy

 

[Juicy Pop]

Obviously he's the real deal because he's a Flyers' goalie that was never given a chance.

 

[egelband]

Always thought he’s good but no idea how he’d handle a starter’s workload. Good he’s getting a shot though.

 

[HockeyVirus]

He good.

 

[HockeyVirus]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1855078948859707464

 

[Dotter]

He might be but the Leafs aren't.

 

[All Mod Cons]

He might be but the Leafs aren't.

Meow

 

[Byron Bitz]

He’s been unreal, was great last year as well.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1855078948859707464

This is f***in sick

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He might be but the Leafs aren't.

Your rebuild is running out of steam. Think you have to take care of your own house there before you start talking about other peoples lol

 

[Oscar The Grouch]

He good.

Yup.

Just like Raycroft, Toskala, Reimer, Bernier, Sparks, Andersen, Campbell, Murray, Samsonov....

 

[Goose]

Most Leafs fans are wait and see.

For some reason I think he’s the real deal, first Leafs goalie I’ve felt like this about since basically CuJo/Belfour.

I’m on the hype train, not sure if I should be or not, but feels good to be excited about a goalie.