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Ottawa Citizen
a day ago
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- Ottawa Citizen
Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season
Article content BROSSARD — Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Canadiens. Article content The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season. Article content Article content Dobes played in 16 Canadiens games this past season, earning a 7-4-3 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. Article content The 6-foot-4, 215-pound netminder ranked fourth in wins among NHL rookie goaltenders and was one of five first-year goaltenders to earn a shutout. Article content Dobes, who started the 2024-25 season with the Laval Rocket, recorded a shutout in his first career NHL game against the Florida Panthers in late December.
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season
Article content BROSSARD — Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Canadiens. Article content The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season. Article content Article content Dobes played in 16 Canadiens games this past season, earning a 7-4-3 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. Article content The 6-foot-4, 215-pound netminder ranked fourth in wins among NHL rookie goaltenders and was one of five first-year goaltenders to earn a shutout. Article content Dobes, who started the 2024-25 season with the Laval Rocket, recorded a shutout in his first career NHL game against the Florida Panthers in late December.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season
BROSSARD — Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Canadiens. The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season. Dobes played in 16 Canadiens games this past season, earning a 7-4-3 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound netminder ranked fourth in wins among NHL rookie goaltenders and was one of five first-year goaltenders to earn a shutout. Dobes, who started the 2024-25 season with the Laval Rocket, recorded a shutout in his first career NHL game against the Florida Panthers in late December. The native of Ostrava, Czechia, also played three post-season contests and earned his first career playoff win in late April against the Washington Capitals. Montreal selected Dobes in the fifth round (136th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jakub Dobes inks two-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens after an impressive rookie season
Source: (Christinne Muschi/CP) Jakub Dobes is staying in Montreal. The Montreal Canadiens announced they have signed the promising young goaltender to a two-year, one-way contract that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season. The deal, worth an average annual value of $965,000, comes after Dobes delivered a standout rookie campaign and showed he could be part of the Canadiens' future in goal. The Montreal Canadiens secure goaltender Jakub Dobes with new contract after his breakout rookie season The Montreal Canadiens wasted no time rewarding Jakub Dobes for his strong debut. In the 2024-25 NHL season, Dobes appeared in 16 games with the Canadiens, earning a 7-4-3 record. The 6-foot-4 netminder posted a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage, ranking fourth in wins among all rookie goaltenders. One of the highlights of Dobes' season came on December 28, 2024, when he recorded a shutout in his very first NHL game against the Florida Panthers. His poise and consistency quickly impressed the coaching staff and fans alike. The contract extension signals the Canadiens' confidence in Dobes as an important piece of their goaltending plans. Jakub Dobes rises from the Laval Rocket to make his mark in the NHL playoffs Before making his mark in the NHL, Dobes began the season with the Laval Rocket, the Canadiens' AHL affiliate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His strong performances earned him a call-up to Montreal, where he continued to build momentum. Dobes also made his playoff debut, appearing in three postseason games. On April 25, he picked up his first career playoff win against the Washington Capitals, further showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Selected in the fifth round (136th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft, Dobes has steadily developed into a reliable option in net. His combination of size, athleticism, and composure has given the Canadiens hope that he can become a long-term contributor. With this new two-year contract, the Montreal Canadiens are making a clear statement about their belief in Jakub Dobes' potential. After an impressive rookie season, the young Czech goaltender has earned the opportunity to continue proving himself as a cornerstone of the team's future. Fans can look forward to seeing Dobes build on his early success in the seasons ahead. Also Read: NHL mourns the passing of former Boston Bruins forward Lyndon Byers at 61 For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season
BROSSARD - Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season. Dobes played in 16 Canadiens games this past season, earning a 7-4-3 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. The six-foot-four, 215-pound netminder ranked fourth in wins among NHL rookie goaltenders and was one of five first-year goaltenders to earn a shutout. Dobes, who started the 2024-25 season with the Laval Rocket, recorded a shutout in his first career NHL game against the Florida Panthers in late December. The native of Ostrava, Czechia, also played three post-season contests and earned his first career playoff win in late April against the Washington Capitals. Montreal selected Dobes in the fifth round (136th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 6, 2025.
