Dennis Hildeby to Back Up Anthony Stolarz Against Bruins
Dennis Hildeby is expected to make his season debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs soon. This follows the team placing goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers and sending Joseph Woll to the Marlies on a conditioning stint.
Recent Team Moves
- Primeau was placed on waivers after starting three games, posting a 2-1-0 record with a .838 save percentage.
- Joseph Woll was assigned to the Toronto Marlies for conditioning, eliminating the need for Hildeby to stay with the Marlies as backup.
- Hildeby has been called up once this season, backing up in Primeau’s 4-3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Hildeby’s Performance
At 24 years old, Hildeby holds a 2-2-1 record this season with the Marlies, sporting an .890 save percentage. During the Leafs' training camp preseason, he posted a .920 save percentage across three games.
Upcoming Game and Prospects
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed that Hildeby will back up Anthony Stolarz in their upcoming game against the Boston Bruins, where Stolarz will make his 12th start of the season.
Given the team’s schedule of back-to-back games, it is unlikely Stolarz will start consecutively, hinting that Hildeby may start when the Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes.
"After seeing three games of Cayden Primeau in net, it appears the Leafs saw enough by placing the goaltender on waivers on Friday."
"All signs point to Hildeby likely getting the nod when the Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov."
Author's summary: Dennis Hildeby is poised for his Maple Leafs debut as a backup to Anthony Stolarz, with a possible start against the Hurricanes due to the team's back-to-back game schedule.