Montreal Canadiens Extend Goaltender Jakub Dobes' Contract Through 2029
The Montreal Canadiens have secured goaltender Jakub Dobes for the next three seasons with a contract extension that will keep him with the team until 2029. Dobes, who is 25 years old, had an impressive rookie season, leading all rookie goaltenders with 29 wins. He played 43 games during the regular season, with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage.
In the playoffs, Dobes continued to shine, playing in all 19 games up to the Eastern Conference Final. He maintained a 2.66 GAA and a .908 save percentage during the postseason, earning nine playoff wins and tying for third in team history among rookie netminders. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 215 pounds, Dobes has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the Canadiens.
Drafted in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Draft, Dobes has quickly made a name for himself in the league. The contract extension with an average annual salary of $5,357,575 reflects the team's confidence in his abilities and potential for the future. Canadiens fans can look forward to seeing more impressive performances from Dobes in the seasons to come.