06 Aug 2026 19:59:28
I really want the Leafs to get a top 6 forward who is also very good defensively. Honestly, I would love to get Mercer, but not sure we have the pieces NJ needs. So, I will pivot to another good option; although significantly older.

To Toronto
Rust $5.125
2027 3rd

To Pittsburgh
Stolarz $3.75M/ 4yrs
Joshua $3.25M/ 2yrs

Then, Leafs sign Ingram from FA
$2.00M/ 2yrs

Toronto gets a top 6 forward who can help shelter McKenna on the top line with Matthews.
Then they sign Ingram to back up Bob.

Pittsburgh needs to upgrade goaltending and if Stolarz is willing, then I hope a deal can be made.

Thoughts?

1.) 07 Aug 2026
06 Aug 2026 22:02:05
I like it !

2.) 07 Aug 2026
06 Aug 2026 23:45:59
Not for me. Bob was brought in for stability, not run the show. Stolarz is a 6’7” goalie; we just got rid of one in Hildeby. We can’t afford to mess with our goaltending now. Stolarz, when healthy, is awesome, and you know what? I see when a media outlet asks his teammates about him, they all smile and giggle.

He is a presence. Toronto would have beat Florida had it not been for his injury by way of KO crease crash. His frame, his ability, his place in the locker room, he’s the 1a so absolutely no way in trading him today.

3.) 07 Aug 2026
07 Aug 2026 01:52:41
@LeafsGM78
IMO Bobrovsky was brought in to run the show, not just be part of it. He has played over 50 games per season over the last 'x' number of years.
And we all know the saying,
"The Best Ability is Availibility"
Something Stolarz knows nothing about unfortunately because he is a good goalie when healthy.


I think Leafs just need a pure BUG (cheaper AAV & shorter term), not a 1B who cost $3.75M.
I see Bob playing at least 52 games, back up playing 25 and maybe AA playing 6/7.

4.) 07 Aug 2026
07 Aug 2026 14:24:30
Interesting. Definitely worth considering from the Leafs standpoint. Although I am concerned about not if, but when the wheels come off on Bobrovsky. When it happened to Brodeur, it seemed quick.

5.) 07 Aug 2026
07 Aug 2026 18:19:44
Silvovs is still young and not ready to be a #1 goalie that can play over 50g that’s for sure. His numbers were pretty bad last season 3.07ga and a .888 save percentage. Their back up is a 22yr old who has 5 NHL games of experience. They could definitely use Stolarz.
Would u guys do this?
Tor
Rust $5.13m
Karlsson $9m($1m ret)
Pitt
Stolarz $3.75m
Rielly $7.5m
Joshua $3.25m
Domi $3.75m

$14.13m in.

$18.25m out. $4.12m in cap space Would u guys consider that? Then sign Ingram to a $1.5-$2m aav for the next 2 seasons. Lorentz either traded or waivered. So u will have the cap space to sign Ingram.

Knies Matthews Rust
McKenna Tavares Nylander
Cowan Paul Roslovic
Duhaime Blueger Sissons

McCabe Raddysh
OEL Karlsson
Andrae Tanev
Stetcher

Bob
Ingram

6.) 07 Aug 2026
07 Aug 2026 18:47:23
I like it.

If Bob goes down, no cups for this team with Stolarz anyway so who cares.

7.) 07 Aug 2026
07 Aug 2026 18:57:31
Reilly would have to agree. Domi would have to be healthy, and you’re gambling the future of Matthews on Bob and Ingram. If you could get a better backup, I’d think about it, but IMO Stolarz is the backbone this season.