Hildeby is also the fifth goalie to win in his Leafs debut over the last 20 years, joining Joseph Woll, Garret Sparks, Ben Scrivens and Justin Pogge. Sparks, Scrivens and Pogge didn’t really work out.
With goaltending depth in the spotlight earlier than expected this season, Dennis Hildeby built up some trust with Toronto's new head coach. Mark Masters has more.
It was the Hildebeast's NHL debut, and he showed why the Leafs see him in their future. He showed off his ability to go side-to-side and use his 6-foot-7 frame to stymie the Devils' snipers. Hildeby ...