Weekes: [TOR] G Joseph Woll to sign extension 7/1 (3 years, $3.5-4M AAV)

[TooManyHumans]

Same save percentage as Tristan Jarry and a worse GAA.

 

[Satan]

seems like alot for a rookie goalie

 

[HockeyVirus]

Same save percentage as Tristan Jarry and a worse GAA.

Yeah he had a bad stretch coming back from missing 2 months and a high ankle sprain that impacted those numbers. When he is healthy he is legit.

seems like alot for a rookie goalie

Not a rookie anymore.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Taking a gamble. If he continues on what he's shown and doesn't get hurt that's a solid contract for potentially 3 years.

With the rumoured interest in Brossoit, they're likely going with the winning goalie plays system and that might not be too bad.
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[TGWL]

Not bad. But, I think I would have waited a little being that this is an extension. You can get a better idea when Woll starts the season as a starter, of course the risk is maybe you end up paying a little more..

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Not for Woll. He is legit.



All UFA years. He is signed next year for 800k

He is an RFA in 2025-26, according to capfriedly. I think this buys two UFA years.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Hoorah time to plan the parade?

What parade?

 

[Idiot Stick]

not bad tbh
hes played very good to earn that
plus his play in the playoffs was also really good

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

Very capable goalie. Always gets hurt though. If he could ever string together a stretch where he can stay 100%, I'd be way amped about this.

 

[TheDoldrums]

I like it. To me the risk of him being a lot more expensive next summer is more likely than him being a lot cheaper.

 

[kevsh]

This screams that he's the planned starter this year, so they lock him now because his value will only go up if he's got the #1 designation as a bargaining chip.

 

[CupofOil]

That's pretty much the extension Skinner got, with added cap inflation. A good bet to get him locked in at those numbers for 3 years, moderate risk high reward. Just don't sign the next Campbell to tandem with him, get a cheaper option.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I love it.

You love something the leafs did? We are shocked!

Both sides hedging their bets by signing early after such a small sample size.

Leafs concerned if he stays healthy and plays well, especially with the rising cap, that he'd cost ~4.5-5M+. Woll concerned if he's injured or inconsistent, that he'd only get ~$1.5-2.5M.

Yup, this. And overall, not a ton of risk/reward for either side. Seems like a good deal

 

[Leafs87]

He has the talent. Injuries are a major concern. Optimistic with what he can do with his new opportunity. Much prefer this and signing a backup plus a veteran 3rd than paying a 1st plus for a goalie. Seems Saros isn’t available, Ullmark wouldn’t waive for Toronto.

 

[toddkaz]

Eating up salary cap for an average goalie.

 

[Strangle]

I wonder if the medical staff gave Tre the thumbs up that they could adjust Woll’s training and help him stay healthy

For a goalie as talented as Woll, the deal is fair. Maybe even cheap depending on the season he put up next year.

I believe Woll has what it takes to be the leafs number 1. I really like this guy

 

[93gilmour93]

Hoping for the best. The contract is fine, some injury concern early on in his career but he's proved he can play at a high level in high pressure games and doesn't seem to be bothered by the pressure of the Toronto fishbowl which is a big positive. I was in the camp of bringing in a top goalie if they could but that being said I hope he proves to everyone he's a legit 1G....

 

[Dog]

What parade?

You know the parade the leafs should have if they won it all. It's been the running joke since 1967.

 

[stats1]

Eating up salary cap for an average goalie.

what do you want them to do? Cap is going to be around 100 million in a few years. This is a good deal if he can stay healthy.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

I love it. Woll is clearly something. Worst case, with a near 100M cap when it kicks in that is the going rate for a backup goalie which he has already proven he is capable of being.

If he finds his potential, that is going to be such a massive boost to their cup chances having their starting goalie that cheap until he is 30. Basically the entire Matthews contract



His first two seasons in the AHL? Who gives a crap. He had a .927 his last season there, and followed that up with a .915 NHL sv% and a .933sv% in the playoffs over the last 2 seasons.

Sure not a lot of games, but this is clearly a legit goalie and not someone with 15 good games

The cap won't be a 100 million for another 3 years if all goes to plan, I wish it was sooner that's for sure
As for the deal itself there's nothing wrong with taking a gamble vs watching him potentially earning a bigger AAV if he he as a great season and establishes himself but at the same time this does seem like something that didn't need to get done until perhaps he showed a bit more?

Again not knocking the deal but would waiting 40 games just to see really have been a bad idea? I mean he's not shown he's a starter yet since he hasn't actually been a starter yet but if they feel confident then that's potentially a good get if he pans out. At worse that's high-end back up money

The only real issue is if he does become the guy locking him long term up after a bigger sample size would have been a good option too since in three years with the cap being close to a 100 million they will have to pay him based on the higher cap, opposed to signing him later on next year long term based on an 88 million cap.

 

[The90]

There’s definitely some risk there with that small sample size. Let’s not forget that he really struggled in his first two years in the AHL, I know that some goalies are late bloomers but it’s rare. There’s potential for that to end up a bad contract and cost an asset to get rid of but I don’t think there’s any options between the pipes that don’t come with risk.

…. He’s only really struggled to stay healthy.

 

[stats1]

You know the parade the leafs should have if they won it all. It's been the running joke since 1967.

Yeah man people like you have been making the same overplayed joke since 1967. How about either be original or shut up

 

[Szechwan]

I like Woll, but it's been kinda funny seeing all the big talk out of Toronto after the season slowly morph into just running it back.

"Toronto's #1 priority is to go after a big upgrade in net!"
1 month later re-sign Woll.

"Marner is done here, team is looking trade him for defense upgrade."
1 month later team is trying to re-sign Marner

 

[NyQuil]

While the Leafs' options are indeed limited, I suppose they could have waited to see how he does this season before extending.

I'm a huge Woll fan (both in terms of how much I like him and my own personal size). I think the talent is there but the injuries make this a bit of a gamble.

Not necessarily a full blown criticism, but I admit to being a bit worried.

Of course that works both ways and if he has an absolutely incredible season, they may have saved themselves some long term cash.

Goalies are so unpredictable but seeing as Ottawa doesn’t have one who is any good, I’d certainly take Woll at his contract over our current guys.

I still think Toronto needs a solid veteran back-up for the post-season. Can be a career back-up, but someone with a lot of experience that isn’t Samsonov.

 

[GoBoltz56]

What parade?

Exactly.