Is Anthony Stolarz the real deal?

[SeanMoneyHands]

He has a 1.54GAA and .940SV% so far this year and has looked really good, almost too good to be a backup. Last year on Florida he put up numbers that a starter would. He went 16-7-2 on Florida with a 2.03GAA and a .925SV%. Those are numbers better than most starters last year.

So is he the real deal? As in a legit starter? He seems like the modern day Brian Elliott.

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[BallardEra]

Vezina lock.

 

[hirawl]

Yes he's the real deal as a solid backup.

But plan the annual parade by all means in Toronto.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He looks good so far. About all there is to it lol see how it goes.

 

[TheDoldrums]

He lead all goalies last year in goals saved above expected per game. He’s huge and calm so there’s lots to like. Who knows how he’ll handle a much bigger workload than ever tho

 

[Pablo El Perro]

He's a solid goalie. Reminds me of Craig Anderson, different style, as far as getting a shot.

 

[ForumNamePending]

You just made Brian Elliott feel very old.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

He’s been the real deal since Anaheim

 

[Schennanigans]

I hope so since woll is made of glass.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Yes

Leafs seem to prefer the wall made of glass though

 

[shaner8989]

He been incredible so far. He was awesome last year too. Let’s say it’s still very early to say real deal but he’s on route to become real.

 

[ViD]

Pretty sure I hear that about a Leaf goalie every year until they suck again

Woll was the real deal last season

 

[The Shadow]

The leafs so far are a completely different team defensively under Berube. The goalies will benefit from that. Small sample size but it’s noticeable

 

[Mr Positive]

The leafs so far are a completely different team defensively under Berube. The goalies will benefit from that. Small sample size but it’s noticeable

Also the Leafs just killed it. Stolarz is one of the smartest bets they could make, and their adds to the defense were smart and fit the needs of the team. And yes the coach was a good pick

 

[I am Canadian]

He's positionally steady but I have a feeling he will get beat glove side by good players pretty consistently

 

[crab]

Is Reimer the real deal?
Is Bernier the real deal?
Is Andersen the real deal?
Is Campbell the real deal?
Is Samsonov the real deal?
Is Woll the real deal?
Is Stolarz the real deal?

A tale as old as time.

 

[mobilus]

Stolarz and Hildeby will end up our 1A-1B by the end of the year. Woll will be odd man out.

 

[Commander Clueless]

We'll have to see how he does with the increased workload this season, but he's looked good for awhile now. Happy to have him on the team.

Pretty sure I hear that about a Leaf goalie every year until they suck again

Woll was the real deal last season

Woll still looks like "the real deal"

....when he isn't injured.....

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Stolarz is a class dude. Happy for him despite helping the Leafs

 

[Romang67]

Well, he would be the first career backup to start of a season with 2 straight good games, so I'm going to say yes. Guaranteed.

 

[MDCSL]

It’s hard to say because he’s never really been given a shot to play despite looking good everywhere he’s played

 

[robertmac43]

Not getting my hopes up...If he is, I will be pumped.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Took a chance on him on all my fantasy teams. He did extremely well last year for the Panthers, in a limited number of games, leading the league in GAAs among goalies starting 25 games or more. He has the talent, and he is making me look prescient.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

He's the Real Deal James Neal.

 

[NVious]

Toronto having God tier goalie depth is our cup, we've already won and the "sickest goalie depth in the league" banner is going up next year.