Montreal Canadiens extend goalie Jakub Dobes for three years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Jakub Dobes, former Ohio State goalie, signed a three-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Dobes excelled in his rookie season, finishing with a 2.78 goals-against average and a.901 save percentage. He helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals after stepping in as the starting goalie. The contract reportedly includes an average annual salary of $5,357,575, solidifying Dobes' role as a key player for Montreal moving forward.
- •Jakub Dobes signed a three-year extension with Montreal Canadiens.
- •He had a standout rookie season, winning 29 of 42 games.
- •Dobes played a crucial role in the playoffs, leading the team to the Eastern Conference Finals.
- •The contract spans from 2027-28 to 2029-30.
- •His average annual salary is reported at $5,357,575.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State hockey goalie signed to 3-year contract extension
"Former Ohio State goalie Jakub Dobes was signed to a three-year contact extesdion by the Montreal Candiens.
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