However, as the Leafs try to build momentum, the absence of goaltender Joseph Woll remains a cloud over their season as the injured netminder is expected to take on the heaviest l

Joseph Woll is already dealing with an injury and the Toronto Maple Leafs need to ensure he stays healthy for him to fulfill his potential.

Maple Leafs starting goaltender Joseph Woll is battling lower-body tightness and was not be available for the regular-season opener against the Canadiens, a 1-0 Montreal win.

For a goalie who wanted to be healthy and reliable this season, Woll has not gotten off to a good start. It's a good thing the Maple Leafs have goaltending depth out the wazoo.

The Toronto Maple Leafs decided over the summer that Joseph Woll was the goaltender they intended to move forward with, and allowed Ilya Samsonov to depart via free agency. The team also secured the services of Florida Panthers goaltender Anthony Stolarz to be his backup.

There is no goaltending controversy with the Maple Leafs. It should be fairly straightforward for coach Sheldon Keefe and his staff. Ride Joseph Woll for the next little while and see where he goes with an increased workload.