Goalie Jakub Dobes agrees to two-year deal with Canadiens

July 06, 2025 - 1:30pm

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) makes a save during second period NHL playoff action against the Washington Capitals in Montreal on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/CP)

The Montreal Canadiens have locked up goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday.

The deal will pay Dobes an average annual value of $965,000.

Dobes, a fifth-round selection by the Canadiens in 2020, enjoyed a solid first campaign in the NHL.

The 24-year-old Czech goalie posted a .909 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average in 16 games, going 7-4-3. Dobes also made three post-season appearances for Montreal, recording an .891 save percentage and a 2.91 GAA.

In his American Hockey League career, Dobes owns a 2.82 GAA and .906 save percentage in 65 games.

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