"On Tuesday, the Maple Leafs announced a new three-year contract for former RFA goaltender Dennis Hildeby. The deal is a two-way contract for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons, followed by a one-way contract in 2027-28, and carries an average annual value of $841,667. The signing technically wraps up the last piece of outstanding offseason business for the Leafs, as Hildeby was their lone remaining restricted free agent."
"That was never going to be an issue with Hildeby, who started six NHL games last season and is the team's number three goalie on paper. He will enter the 2025-26 season as the Marlies ' starting goalie. Considering both Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll have battled injury issues, Hildeby is likely to receive an NHL call-up again if he continues to develop in the right direction."
"Nevertheless, the Marlies elected to start Matt Murray in the playoffs over Hildeby with their season on the line last spring. It goes without saying that the developing prospect should ideally take the reins in those situations and (hopefully) make a statement. This upcoming season, that's really the next step for Hildeby, who has been a good AHL goalie to date and now needs to become a great one."
Dennis Hildeby agreed to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $841,667, structured as two-way deals for 2025-26 and 2026-27 and a one-way for 2027-28. Hildeby was the lone remaining restricted free agent and will enter 2025-26 as the Toronto Marlies' starting goalie while remaining the Maple Leafs' depth option. He started six NHL games last season and sits as the club's number three goaltender on paper. A strong rookie AHL season was followed by a modest statistical regression, likely influenced by frequent moves between leagues and extended backup stretches. The next step is for Hildeby to establish himself as an elite AHL starter and force NHL opportunity when injuries arise.
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