"The Toronto Maple Leafs added goaltending insurance on Tuesday by inking RFA netminder Dennis Hildeby to a three-year contract, The Athletic reported. The contract is structured somewhat uniquely as it's a t wo-way contract for the first two seasons, then converts to a one-way NHL contract in year three. Is GM Brad Treliving sending a message with this deal? There's plenty to unpack here, folks."
"Hildeby is unlikely to make the team out of camp unless one of Anthony Stolarz or Joseph Woll starts the season on the shelf. You may recall that last season, Woll started the year on IR. So, Hildeby backed up Stolarz out of camp. Speaking of Stolarz, that brings us to the second point. Stolarz will be a UFA after this season. The Leafs, of course, should try to re-sign him at some point."
Dennis Hildeby, 24, signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, with a two-way structure for the first two seasons converting to a one-way NHL deal in year three. Hildeby was the only remaining restricted free agent and provides insurance because the team previously lacked a third-string goalie. He is unlikely to make the NHL roster out of camp unless Anthony Stolarz or Joseph Woll begins the season injured; Woll started last season on injured reserve. Stolarz becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season, so re-signing remains an option. Hildeby is expected to start with the Marlies but can be called up without waivers, offering roster flexibility and possible future tandem considerations.
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