Hockey fans are losing their minds after the Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off what’s being called the biggest contract robbery of the decade. In a shocking twist, the Leafs have locked down goaltender Anthony Stolarz with a 4-year extension worth just $15 million total — an absolute steal at $3.75 million per year.
Analysts had predicted Stolarz would command $5M+ annually on the open market, but Leafs GM “Chef Brad” Treliving cooked up a deal so outrageous it’s leaving rival teams fuming. NHL insiders are already calling it a “scam,” claiming Toronto just hacked the salary cap system to assemble a Cup-contending roster.
🍁 The Masterstroke: With Stolarz and Joseph Woll locked in for a combined $7.5M cap hit, the Leafs now have one of the most dangerous goalie tandems in the league — at a price cheaper than some teams pay a single starter. This move not only gives Toronto massive cap flexibility but also positions them perfectly for a long-term Cup run.
🔥 The Fallout: Other GMs are reportedly furious, with whispers of complaints to the league office already circulating. Some executives believe Stolarz was pressured into the deal to keep Toronto’s dynasty dream alive. Meanwhile, fans across Canada are hailing it as the heist of the century.
📈 And with the NHL’s salary cap projected to rise over the next few years, Stolarz’s contract could look even more absurdly team-friendly — potentially saving the Leafs tens of millions while rivals struggle to stay competitive.
The Leafs didn’t just sign a goalie — they may have rewritten the roadmap to the Stanley Cup.
👉 Did Toronto just scam the NHL, or is this the most genius front-office move we’ve seen in years?
