VIDEOS and PHOTOS: Dennis Hildeby Takes Part in First Practice with Maple Leafs

The Swedish goaltending prospect was called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.

Joseph Woll was on a roll but now the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without him for the next little while. What does this mean for Ilya Samsonov?

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending prospect Dennis Hildeby took part in his first practice with the club on Monday.

The 6-foot-7 Swedish goalie was called up as Joseph Woll remains out with a high-ankle injury sustained on Dec. 7 and Ilya Samsonov's ongoing struggles in the net.

Below is some footage of the goaltender facing NHL-level shots in a mid-season practice for the very first time:

[gallery ids="3686,3687,3688,3689,3690,3684,3691,3692,3693,3694,3695"]

Hildeby stepped onto the ice and was immediately greeted by goaltender Martin Jones and goalie coach Curtis Sanford.

Dennis Hildeby is greeted by Maple Leafs goaltender Martin Jones and goaltending coach Curtis Sanford at his first practice

Hildeby was then put through the gauntlet and the Leafs worked on several drills before the team flew out to California to begin a three-game road trip.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending prospect Dennis Hildeby faces shots at his first practice with the club.

Hildeby concluded by taking more shots from the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending prospect Dennis Hildeby faces shots at the end of his first regular-season practice with the club.

Why the Maple Leafs Placed Ilya Samsonov on Waivers on Sunday

Report: Maple Leafs Have Considered Calling Up Dennis Hildeby to Start a Game on Upcoming Road Trip

News from THN.com

Marc-Andre Fleury Reaches 1,000 Games As a Great Ambassador for Hockey

2024 World Juniors: Quarterfinal Matchups Are Set

World Junior Diary, Day 1: Adversity is Your Friend

Comments0

0/3000

You are not logged in, but may comment anonymously. Anonymous comments will only be published with admin approval.

anonymous·Jan 25, 2025

Everyone knows. They just don't care. It's a great name even if there's always That Guy out there. Don't be That Guy.

Show reactors

anonymous·Jan 25, 2025

or there is no Kraken in PNW lore. No Kings in Los Angeles. No Flames in Calgary. No Avalanches in the flatlands of Denver. Where are the Red Wings and Blackhawks located? There are Texas Rangers but no such thing as a NY Ranger. I have never seen a Penguin in Pittsburgh etc, etc.

Show reactors