Rangers Eye Goalie Stolarz in Trade Talks | New York Rangers News

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It's October 16th. All right, big news brewing between the Rangers and the Maple Leafs. Toronto's goaltender Anthony Stolarz is on the radar for New York as a potential trade target. This comes after Igor Shesterkin, a former Vizina Trophy winner, suffered a season-ending injury, leaving the Rangers looking for goalie depth. Then there's Dylan Garand, who stepped in and done well with a record of three wins and one loss in just three starts. His save percentage is impressive at what 9-5-1, and he's got an average of only 1-5 goals allowed, but let's be real, he's still got limited experience with just 6 NHL starts. Gotta bring in some season talent for backup, right? Stolarz's situation is interesting too. He's sharing duties with Sergei Bobrasky in Toronto, and has played in three of their opening seven games. His numbers have room for improvement, sitting at a 332 goals against average and a save percentage of .875.

But he's shown he can perform especially during the Panthers Cup run. He could be just the right fit for the Rangers' needs. Financially, the Rangers have a bit of breathing room, with over $4 million in cap space. Stolarz is locked in until 2030 at a cap hit of $3,750,000.

He has a modified no trade clause, so we'd likely consider moving to New York, especially being from New Jersey. That's a solid local connection. For the Leafs, letting Stolarz go isn't a clear-cut decision. They might need that veteran presence as they chase a playoff spot. Plus, if they feel young goalie Archer Akhtiyamov is ready for the big leagues, that could change the conversation. So, it'll be interesting to see if these talks develop further.

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