Stolarz signs a four-year extension with the Maple Leafs at 3.75M AAV, anchoring the crease as Woll is away on personal leave. Last season he went 21-8-3 in 34 games with a .926 SV% and 2.14 GAA, plus Cup-winning pedigree from Florida in 2024. Toronto adds James Reimer on a pro tryout to deepen goaltending.

Fantasy takeaway: Stolarz offers a solid floor if he wins the bulk of starts; rotation risk remains with Woll’s return and Reimer’s arrival, limiting upside in shallow leagues.

Maple Leafs sign James Reimer to a PTO to cover for Joseph Woll during his personal leave, signaling front-office concern about Woll's timeline for the season opener.

The 37-year-old veteran, who started for Toronto 2010-2016, adds immediate depth and a veteran presence behind Anthony Stolarz, with Dennis Hildeby pushed to third string for now.

Preseason results will determine if Reimer earns a contract. For fantasy managers, watch how workload might split if Woll misses time and how Toronto manages the crease in the early schedule.

James Reimer signs with the Maple Leafs on a pro tryout, stepping into a goalie room unsettled by Joseph Woll’s personal leave. The 37-year-old veteran brings 16 NHL seasons of experience, including a prior Leafs run and time with San Jose, Florida, Carolina, Detroit, Anaheim and Buffalo.

The move reshapes Toronto’s depth in net and creates a veteran insurance policy as the Leafs balance starts and relief appearances. Fantasy managers should watch how Toronto distributes workload early, since Reimer’s presence could alter Woll’s pace and the team’s backup plan.