Dennis Hildeby to Back Up Anthony Stolarz Against Bruins
After Cayden Primeau was placed on waivers and Joseph Woll was sent to the Marlies for a conditioning stint, Dennis Hildeby is expected to make his season debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs soon.
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed that Hildeby will serve as backup to Anthony Stolarz, who is set to make his 12th start of the season when Toronto faces the Boston Bruins.
Recent Roster Moves
With Woll temporarily reassigned, keeping Hildeby with the Marlies no longer made sense. The team had already evaluated Primeau over three starts, after which the goaltender was placed on waivers.
- Cayden Primeau, 26, recorded a 2–1–0 record with a .838 save percentage in his three starts for Toronto.
- Dennis Hildeby, 24, played five games with the Marlies this season, posting a 2–2–1 record and a .890 save percentage.
- During preseason, Hildeby achieved a .920 save percentage across three games with the Leafs.
Expected Start Against the Hurricanes
While Berube has not officially confirmed Hildeby’s start, all signs suggest he will likely take the net when the Maple Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes on November 10. With Toronto playing on consecutive nights, it appears improbable that Stolarz would start both games.
“All signs point to Hildeby likely getting the nod when the Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes.”
Author’s Summary
Dennis Hildeby is set to make his season debut for Toronto, stepping in as backup to Anthony Stolarz and likely starting against Carolina amid recent goaltender changes.