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Maple Leafs Sign Goalie Dennis Hildeby to Three-Year Extension

The contract’s design points to an AHL starter assignment this season with first-call duties behind Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz.

Dennis Hildeby, Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The deal runs through 2027-28 at an $841,667 AAV, with two-way years in 2025-26 and 2026-27 before converting to a one-way in 2027-28.
  • Hildeby’s signing ends Toronto’s remaining RFA business, confirming the 24-year-old as the organization’s No. 3 goaltender.
  • He is slated to start for the AHL Marlies and serve as the Maple Leafs’ top recall option, and he remains waiver-exempt for another season.
  • Hildeby made six NHL starts in 2024-25 (3-3-0, 3.33 GAA, .878 SV%) and has stronger AHL numbers over 73 games (2.53 GAA, .909 SV%, six shutouts) with All-Star recognition.
  • The 6-foot-7 Swede was drafted 122nd overall in 2022 and developed with Färjestad BK before joining Toronto’s system, with analysts viewing the extension as a development-focused, low-risk commitment.