Dennis Hildeby Unveils the Truth About His New Contract With the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Dennis Hildeby has a new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and with the various stipulations, some wonder what his NHL future actually looks like.
On Tuesday, Dennis Hildeby signed a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs that will certainly create some interesting scenarios in a couple of years from now.
The deal is set to last three seasons, while Hildeby will be paid an average of $840K per season. Furthermore, the first two years are a two-way deal, while the third season would be one-way with the Maple Leafs.
Consequently, it appears as though the plan is to keep Hildeby in the AHL for two years so that he can develop his game. Once those two years are up, he will be brought in to either be the backup or the starter.
Dennis Hildeby secures future with the Toronto Maple Leafs
This structure is fairly uncommon, and fans are intrigued by the possibilities, especially as it pertains to the futures of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz.
While speaking to the media, Hildeby noted that the deal was a no-brainer for himself.
It's a rarity, but I got notice it was on the table and I liked it instantly
Meanwhile, Hildeby spoke at length about his season with the Marlies and how he is excited to apply everything that he has learned as of late.
"It was a roller-coaster of a season... There was a lot of new stuff I tried to implement into my game that maybe didn't work out at first and tried out a lot of new stuff and figured out my game more. This season is about taking the new stuff and putting it together in a way that works for me. Played a little bit more aggressive -- tried to find more of a balance. In my first year I felt like I played too deep in my net... He's a great guy to watch. Big guy like me, so I really like how effective he is in net and something I'm trying to move towards."
For Leafs fans, keeping up with the Marlies and Hildeby's progress is going to be an absolute must this season.
Only time will tell whether or not the goaltender can truly develop into an NHL netminder.
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