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Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Jakub Dobes to three-year extension
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Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Jakub Dobes to three-year extension

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  • The Montreal Canadiens signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season, with an average annual value of $5.36 million.
  • Dobes, 25, emerged as the team's starting goaltender, posting a 29-10-4 record with a 2.78 goals-against average and .901 save percentage in 43 games, leading rookie goaltenders in wins.
  • He played a crucial role in the Canadiens' playoff run to the Eastern Conference final, and his extension follows a recent eight-year deal for forward Ivan Demidov, signaling a commitment to the team's young core.

The Montreal Canadiens have secured a key piece of their future by signing goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season. The deal carries an average annual value of $5.36 million, reflecting his growing importance to the franchise.

I’m really happy, especially for my family … I don’t feel like the money is too important to me. I’m just happy I can focus on hockey and have a clear mind and try to win a championship in Montreal.

— Jakub DobesGoaltender Jakub Dobes expressing his feelings about the contract extension.

Dobes, 25, established himself as Montreal's starting goaltender this past season after beginning as Sam Montembeault's backup. He delivered an impressive 29-10-4 record in 43 games, complemented by a 2.78 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage. His performance led all NHL rookie goaltenders in victories, earning him a spot on the league's All-Rookie Team.

The Czech netminder was instrumental in the Canadiens' deep playoff run, starting all 19 games as the team advanced to the Eastern Conference final. He posted a 2.66 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and secured nine wins, tying for the third-most playoff victories by a rookie goaltender in franchise history.

I’m just excited that everyone is on the same page … I feel like we have a lot of potential … in the next couple of years to get something exciting done.

— Jakub DobesDobes on the team's shared goals and future potential.

This significant extension for Dobes follows closely on the heels of another major contract agreement, with rookie forward Ivan Demidov signing an eight-year, $73.2 million deal just one day prior. These moves underscore the Canadiens' strategy to build around and retain their promising young talent, including captain Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson, all of whom are currently under long-term contracts. Dobes expressed his excitement about the team's shared vision and potential for future success.

I’m very proud of the guys, too. You know, everyone’s staying here and keeping the same team together.

— Jakub DobesDobes commenting on the commitment of the team's young players.
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Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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