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Montreal Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobeš to 3-year extension

Deal is worth an average of $5.36 US million annually

Jakub Dobes
The Montreal Canadiens selected Jakub Dobeš in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jakub Dobeš to a three-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season, the club announced Thursday.

The deal carries an average annual value of $5.36 US million.

The 25-year-old Czech went 29-10-4 with a 2.78 goals-against average and .901 save percentage in 43 games during his rookie NHL season in 2025-26.

Dobeš was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team after leading all rookie goaltenders in wins and helping Montreal reach the Eastern Conference final.

He added a 2.66 GAA and .908 save percentage in 19 playoff games, recording nine wins.

Montreal selected Dobeš in the fifth round, 136th overall, of the 2020 NHL Draft.

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