Maple Leafs' Busy Hall of Fame Weekend Raises Goaltending Questions
Despite remaining undefeated in November, the Toronto Maple Leafs are not far from the lower tier of the standings as they prepare for a divisional back-to-back matchup against Boston. During this Hall of Fame weekend, the team continues to attract attention both on and off the ice.
Goaltending Updates
Joseph Woll’s potential recall from a personal leave appears closer as he’s been participating in practices and could soon return after a few games with the farm team. His absence might not have been so impactful had Cayden Primeau shown more consistency over his last three starts.
Primeau, who was claimed off waivers from Carolina, has been described as a strong teammate, though his .838 save percentage leaves room for improvement. If roster moves occur before Saturday, one of the AHL goalies, Dennis Hildeby or Artur Akhtyamov, could make an NHL appearance against the Hurricanes.
Anthony Stolarz’s Workload
Anthony Stolarz, scheduled to start against Boston, has faced heavy pressure due to the Leafs’ uneven defensive performance in October. The team hopes his rhythm stabilizes with improved play in front of him.
Disciplinary Note
The Leafs confirmed through a Puckpedia report that center David Kämpf has been suspended for failing to report to the Marlies during their road trip. Kämpf, who was expected to earn $1.075 million this season, now faces potential organizational consequences.
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“Primeau — claimed on waivers from Carolina when Woll departed and, by all accounts, a great team man — hasn’t dazzled with an .838 save percentage.”
Author’s summary: Toronto's strong month collides with roster turbulence as goaltending struggles and internal discipline issues cloud an otherwise celebratory Hall of Fame weekend.