Overview

• The deal carries an $841,667 average annual value, with two-way years in 2025–26 and 2026–27 and a one-way year in 2027–28.
• Dennis Hildeby was the Maple Leafs’ final unsigned restricted free agent, completing the team’s RFA business before training camp.
• He is projected to start for the AHL Marlies and serve as Toronto’s top recall behind Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll.
• The 24-year-old went 3-3-0 with a 3.33 GAA and .878 save percentage in six NHL starts last season, and he holds a .909 save percentage, 2.53 GAA and six shutouts over 73 AHL games.
• He does not require waivers this season, simplifying an AHL assignment and preserving cost-controlled depth in goal.