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Maple Leafs Sign Goaltender Dennis Hildeby to Three-Year Extension

The contract carries an $841,667 average annual value and shifts from two-way to one-way in its final season.

Dennis Hildeby, Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Jan 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) scores a goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The deal is two-way for 2025-26 and 2026-27 before converting to a one-way contract in 2027-28, per the team.
  • Dennis Hildeby made six NHL starts in 2024-25, going 3-3-0 with a 3.33 goals-against average and an .878 save percentage.
  • He spent most of 2024-25 with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, posting a 16-9-4 record with a 2.55 GAA, a .908 save percentage, and two shutouts in 30 games.
  • The extension’s average annual value is $841,667 over the three seasons.
  • The 24-year-old, 6-foot-7 goaltender was selected by Toronto in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.