The Maple Leafs placed goaltender Anthony Stolarz on LTIR on Saturday, but there's no reason to panic as the move appears to merely be a paper transaction.

Stolarz was on the ice for approximately 40 minutes, including some time with the team, while Knies skated before Toronto's practice.

Anthony Stolarz’s recovery from knee surgery is progressing, with NHL insider Darren Dreger providing an encouraging update on the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender. Stolarz, who last played on Dec. 12 against his former team, the Anaheim Ducks, underwent a procedure to remove a loose body from his knee and has been sidelined for more than a month.

The Toronto Maple Leafs might soon see Anthony Stolarz back in action and stopping pucks in goal for them. The goaltender has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 12 against the Anaheim Ducks but he appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery,

Without the former Panther, the Leafs have relied on Dennis Hildeby and Matt Murray to occupy the backup role. Murray allowed seven goals across two starts, while Hildeby posted an .878 save percentage and 3.32 GAA in six starts this season.

Joining the club for a road game is typically seen as a sign a player is nearly an option to being in the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz’s return to the lineup is reportedly on the horizon. During an appearance on TSN 1050’s First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo on Friday, TSN’s Darren Dreger provided an update on the Leafs’ star netminder and how much longer it will be before he is cleared to come back.