Leafs’ Joseph Woll Assigned to AHL Marlies for Conditioning Stint
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has been sent to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies for a conditioning stint, he confirmed to reporters on Friday.
Woll’s Return and Current Status
The 27-year-old Woll left the team during training camp to handle a personal matter and did not return until October. As he was on long-term injury reserve, he was ineligible to play until November. After practicing with the Maple Leafs last week, his time with the Marlies will help him regain game shape before rejoining the main roster.
“I’ve been really blown away by how much support I’ve received,” Woll said. “I’ve decided that all I’m going to say about my time away is that I’m disappointed to have missed time and I’m very happy to be back. I’d really like all the focus to be on my job here and I don’t want to create any distractions for myself or for the team.”
Performance Recap
- Last season, Woll posted a 27-24-1 record with a 2.73 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.
- He shared starting duties with Anthony Stolarz.
- In the playoffs, Woll went 3-4 with a 3.56 GAA and .886 save percentage, stepping in for an injured Stolarz during the second-round loss to the Florida Panthers.
- During Woll’s absence, Stolarz has been the primary starter, recording a 6-4-1 record with a 3.00+ goals-against average.
Woll’s conditioning stint marks an important step in his recovery and return to NHL action.
Author’s summary: Joseph Woll begins a conditioning stint with the AHL Marlies after a personal leave, aiming to regain form before rejoining the Maple Leafs’ lineup.