BREAKING: Maple leafs call up emerging superstar to the roster

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Julien Trekker
February 13, 2024 (11:43)

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The reporter David Alter confirmed a few minutes ago that the Maple Leafs made a major roster move.

Maple Leafs Recall Marlies Star Goalie Dennis Hildeby to Replace Injured Martin Jones as Backup

The Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe announced that they've recalled the young goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the Marlies to be Ilya Samsonov's backup tonight, as Martin Jones is hurt.

Keefe also mentionned that Timmins is out indefinitely with mono and that both Giordano and Kampf will play.

"Sheldon Keefe says Conor Timmins has mono and is out indefinitely

Mark Giordano and David Kampf are good to play

Martin Jones is hurt and Dennis Hildeby will be called up to back up Samsonov tonight. "

Hildeby has been solid with the Marlies this season. He has a 12-7-4 record, a
0.913 SV% and a GAA of 2.35.

He was called up by the Leafs earlier this season, but didn't get the opportunity to play his first NHL game yet.

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FEVRIER 13 \| 1372 ANSWERS BREAKING: Maple leafs call up emerging superstar to the roster Which pair of goaltenders would you prefer to see for the Maple Leafs during the playoffs?
Samsonov/Woll	607	44.2 %
Samsonov/Jones	138	10.1 %
Woll/Jones	344	25.1 %
Woll/Hildeby	283	20.6 %
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