Recent Decision Hints At A Secret Toronto Maple Leafs Transaction
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have just made a secret transaction after one of their top prospects was held out of tonight's Toronto Marlies game.
Hildeby Out Of Marlies Lineup: Secret Transaction Made?
The Toronto Marlies played tonight against the Belleville Senators in their first AHL game following the Holiday Break. They surprised everybody as they kept top goaltender Dennis Hildeby out of the lineup in favor of two other goaltenders.
Hildeby has been the Marlies' undisputed number-one goaltender this year posting a 2.08 GAA and a .921 sv%. The scratch has left fans wondering if he is getting sent up to the Leafs once the roster freeze is over and it would not be shocking if he was.
Marlies Coach Provides An Update
UPDATE: After the game, Marlies head coach John Gruden commented on Hildeby's scratch stating it was nothing more than rest.
Gruden also said the team wasn't planning on playing Hildeby in the game before Christmas, but since he did, he's getting some rest.
As long as Hildeby keeps up his strong performances and the Leafs continue to struggle in net, it may only be a matter of time before the 6'7" Swede makes it to the NHL.
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26 DECEMBRE | 984 ANSWERS Recent Decision Hints At A Secret Toronto Maple Leafs Transaction Is Hildeby the goaltender of the future in Toronto? | ||
| Yes | 685 | 69.6 % |
| No | 299 | 30.4 % |
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