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Maple Leafs, Anthony Stolarz in Talks on Multiyear Extension Focused on Cap Hit

Stolarz’s breakout year in a thin goalie market gives him leverage to push for a pre‑opener agreement.

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Overview

  • Toronto is negotiating a new contract with Stolarz ahead of the 2025–26 season, according to multiple reports.
  • Both sides are aligned on a three‑ to four‑year term while they work to settle the annual cap hit.
  • Elliotte Friedman reports Stolarz prefers to have the deal completed before the Oct. 8 season opener.
  • Stolarz posted a 21–8–3 record with a 2.14 GAA and .926 save percentage in 34 games last season, leading Toronto’s tandem.
  • He is entering the final year of a two‑year, $5 million deal at $2.5 million AAV as the Leafs weigh cap plans alongside Joseph Woll and organizational depth.