Experience is key in the NHL. Having players who’ve previously hoisted the Stanley Cup can go a long way, and it seems the Toronto Maple Leafs believe that, too. Now, a championship-winning teammate of Auston Matthews has put pen to paper on a new contract.

Anthony Stolarz is a key component of Toronto’s new core. That was made crystal-clear during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when the Buds lost the starting goalie to injury. In hopes of chasing the Stanley Cup in the 2025-26 NHL season, Matthews and the Maple Leafs are keeping him put.

The Maple Leafs and Stolarz have agreed on a four-year, $15 million extension, as reported by insider Kevin Weekes. The new deal will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $3.75M.

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With the NHL regular season quickly approaching,

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