The Toronto Maple Leafs have received some unsettling news as their goaltender Joseph Woll has been placed on Injured Reserve due to lower body tightness, forcing him to miss at least the team’s first three games of the season. This update follows an earlier report that Woll would not be in the lineup for the Maple Leafs’ season opener against the Montreal Canadiens, with Anthony Stolarz starting in his place.
Woll, who recently signed a three-year contract with the Maple Leafs, will now miss games against the Canadiens, the New Jersey Devils, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, as reported by **David Alter of The Hockey News**. This setback has sparked concerns, as Woll has had previous issues with injuries, raising questions about his durability.
In response, the Maple Leafs have called up Dennis Hildeby on an emergency basis to serve as the backup to Stolarz. Depending on how Woll’s injury progresses, Hildeby may get the opportunity to make his NHL debut in the coming games. Fans will be hoping for a quick recovery, as Woll has been seen as a key part of the Maple Leafs’ goaltending depth moving forward.
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