By Canadian Press

Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season

Jul 6, 2025 | 11:30 AM

BROSSARD — Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season.

Dobes played in 16 Canadiens games this past season, earning a 7-4-3 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.

The six-foot-four, 215-pound netminder ranked fourth in wins among NHL rookie goaltenders and was one of five first-year goaltenders to earn a shutout.

Dobes, who started the 2024-25 season with the Laval Rocket, recorded a shutout in his first career NHL game against the Florida Panthers in late December.

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The native of Ostrava, Czechia, also played three post-season contests and earned his first career playoff win in late April against the Washington Capitals.

Montreal selected Dobes in the fifth round (136th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 6, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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