The Philadelphia Flyers are heading into the off-season with a clear shopping list, and one position they might want to upgrade is their backup goaltender. After a promising 2025-26 campaign, the Flyers are looking to build momentum—and that means solidifying their netminding depth.

If the Flyers decide to seek an upgrade over Samuel Ersson for the backup role, a familiar face could be the answer: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz. Standing 6-foot-6, Stolarz brings a towering presence in the crease, and his history with the organization makes him an intriguing reunion candidate.

With Joseph Woll locked in as the Maple Leafs' starter and prospect Dennis Hildeby knocking on the NHL door, Stolarz's future in Toronto is uncertain. If the Leafs make him available, the Flyers should seriously consider bringing him back to the City of Brotherly Love.

Stolarz's 2025-26 numbers with Toronto—a 10-10-3 record, .893 save percentage, and 3.28 goals-against average—might not jump off the page. But context matters. Just a year earlier, he posted the best save percentage in the NHL (.926 in 2024-25), and he led the league in that category in 2023-24 (.925). That kind of elite-level performance suggests a bounce-back is well within reach, making him a low-risk, high-reward target for a Flyers team on the rise.

Pairing Stolarz with Dan Vladar could give Philadelphia a formidable 1B tandem, providing stability and competition in the crease. It's the kind of move that could help the Flyers take the next step after a successful season.

Stolarz is no stranger to Philadelphia. The Flyers originally selected him with the 45th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Over two seasons in orange and black, he posted a 6-4-4 record with a .911 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average in 19 games. A reunion could be the perfect fit for both sides.