G- Joseph Woll, 21, 6’4, 203
AHL (GP; 24, W; 8, L; 11, T; 3, GAA; 3.53, Save percentage: .890)
The Marlies have significantly struggled ever since Sheldon Keefe became the Leafs head coach. Unfortunately, Joseph Woll has had to deal with these struggles in net, going 2-7-1 since December ended.
Joseph Woll’s GAA has ballooned up to 3.53 and his save percentage has gone down to .890. These numbers look awful, but it is not his fault- he’s been given some horrible matchups, and has been played on a second night of a back to back often.
Trying to assess goalies is always a struggle, as we have seen countless times that if you count them out, more often than not, you will eat those words.
ETA; 2022-21, Woll being a goalie is hard to predict when he could make the jump to the Leafs full time. I am simply basing this off of the fact that Frederik Andersen could potentially leave via free agency in 2 years. Jack Campbell is now in the picture, making Woll’s path the NHL a little more crowded. This affords Woll a little more time to develop, as there is less pressure now.
Scouting report; Woll possesses a large, projectable frame, he uses his athleticism and long frame to make good saves. Woll will have to improve his rebound control and ability to lock down games for the Marlies, but this comes with repetition and experience.