That being said, it’s more that the Maple Leafs really don’t have much to dangle in trade talks that would fetch as much of a return as Stolarz might.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos<\/a> has been beating the drum that Toronto\u2019s crease depth is a legit luxury, and that the right stretch of play could turn Stolarz into a real asset on the market as teams come out of the Olympic break and sprint toward the deadline. <\/p>\n Flyers Goaltending Need Makes Stolarz a Clean Fit<\/p>\n For the Philadelphia Flyers, this is the kind of bet that makes sense because they\u2019re hunting stability in the crease, which is something they’ve struggled to find for a while now, ever since losing Carter Hart.<\/p>\n Stolarz has the size and experience to handle NHL minutes, and he\u2019s coming off a recent run where he looked more like the goalie teams remember, which would get GMs calling.\u00a0<\/p>\n #LeafsForever<\/a><\/p>\n Anthony Stolarz has been in trade talks for a few months now.<\/p>\n His outstanding performance against Edmonton, may have increased his value as they won 5-2. He may be a target, but the return must be worth it.<\/p>\n The Philadelphia Flyers & other teams may be interested. pic.twitter.com\/In31PKuJYi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Joseph Woll & Anthony Stolarz (@wollarzarchive) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kypreos put Stolarz on his trade board, which is usually a signal that Toronto is likely at least willing to listen, even if the price swings wildly depending on how Stolarz looks in his next few appearances after the break.\u00a0<\/p>\n Last year, Stolarz posted a league-best .926 save percentage, 2.14 GAA, four shutouts, and a 21-8-3 record across a career-high 34 games played.<\/p>\n Leafs Goalie Logjam Is the Real Story Behind the Rumor<\/p>\n The Leafs\u2019 leverage comes from the fact that they don\u2019t need to force anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n If Stolarz strings together strong starts, Toronto can sell a contender on proven depth for a playoff push, and if he doesn\u2019t, they can still ride their internal options without panicking. And, of course, Stolarz is still signed for four more years after this, at a $3.75M AAV, so there’s not a ton of urgency to force a move.<\/p>\n Anthony Stolarz THREW his body across to stop Leon Draisaitl \ud83d\ude2e pic.twitter.com\/UtHcHAgpOE<\/a><\/p>\n