Maple Leafs ink G Dennis Hildeby to 3-year extension

Field Level Media|published: Tue 2nd September, 11:37 2025

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Jan 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) follows the play against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Goaltender Dennis Hildeby signed a three-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

It's a two-way deal for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons followed by a one-way contract in 2027-28, carrying an average annual value of $841,667.

Hildeby, 24, posted a 3-3-0 record with a 3.33 goals-against average and .878 save percentage in six games (all starts) last season with the Maple Leafs.

The 6-foot-7 Swede also went 16-9-4 with two shutouts, a 2.55 GAA and .908 save percentage in 30 games last season with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

He was selected by the Maple Leafs in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Draft.

--Field Level Media