Maple Leafs Place Joseph Woll on Long-Term Injured Reserve List
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially placed goaltender Joseph Woll on the long-term injured reserve (LTIR) list. This decision was made on Thursday, as reported by PuckPedia. By placing Woll on LTIR, the Maple Leafs free up his $3.67 million cap hit, allowing for additional room under the salary cap. Currently, the team has $3.63 million remaining in LTIR space while maintaining 23 active players.
Details Surrounding Joseph Woll’s Absence
This update comes exactly one month after the Maple Leafs announced that Woll would be taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. General Manager Brad Treliving confirmed that the situation relates to a family matter, but he did not elaborate further. The team has requested privacy for Woll during this time, indicating that they will not provide more details.
Woll’s Performance Statistics
Joseph Woll, a 27-year-old from Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, had a notable performance in the previous season. During the 2024-25 NHL season, he participated in 42 games, achieving a record of 27 wins, 14 losses, and one overtime loss. His save percentage was .909, and he posted a goals against average (GAA) of 2.73, which included one shutout.
In the playoffs, Woll played in seven games, finishing with a record of 3-4, a .886 save percentage, and a 3.56 GAA. Over his four-season NHL career, he has played a total of 78 games, with a solid record of 48 wins, 27 losses, and two ties. His overall save percentage stands at .910, with a GAA of 2.74. In Stanley Cup Playoffs, he boasts six wins against six losses, with a .906 save percentage and a 2.73 GAA across 14 appearances.
Contract and Team Status
The Maple Leafs secured Woll’s future by signing him to a three-year contract extension in July 2024, which offers him an average annual value (AAV) of $3.66 million through the 2027-28 season.
As of now, the Maple Leafs hold a record of 3-3-1, gathering a total of seven points in their first seven games of the 2025-26 season. Their upcoming game is scheduled against the Buffalo Sabres in western New York on Friday.
