Dennis Hildeby Scouting Reports

Massive goaltender
Takes up a ton of net - good feet / balance
When he squares up he is difficult to beat from range
When down in the butterfly he sits tall enough to take up the upper quadrants of the net Reads the play very well - surprisingly quick moving side to side - pucks find him in traffic / screens - needs to make sure he plays between his posts and inside the paint to take full advantage of his size - barely adequate playing the puck - #2 on projection at this time - needs AHL seasoning

His statistics remain strong. Both GAA and Save %. Late in the season (22/23) he has been playing only once a week (at best) and serving as the back-up. He's a young, developing goalie. He has time. Size continues to be attractive attribute. Big in the net. When he squares up shooters have little to look at. Rebound control ranges. When pucks spill off his body he can be exposed if having to scramble to make saves. At his best between the posts. Gloves have improved - finding more shots and catching them clean. When tracking, side to side, in the paint his low net coverage is also quicker. Trending up overall. NHL in 3 years is possible as (#2).

Some growing pains in his second year playing in SHL. Huge goalie who takes up a ton of net. Plays mid-range of his crease, which is fine with his stature. Staying between his posts better overall. No unnecessary movement.
Rebound control is an area that requires attention. Too many pucks bounding off his pads and body resulting in second chances against. Outstanding blocker hand / quick. Glove hand also requires attention. Holds trapper facing down to the ice / not adjusting to catch pucks clean

A butterfly goalie who is massive in the net. He sits tall when down and takes up the majority of the top of the net. Decent gloves. At times pucks will simply hit him through screens. Rebound control is mostly sound but there is room for improvement. Average at playing the puck. He needs proper coaching. At times he loses his net / crease composure and gets too active. An older prospect for the NHL draft but one with a solid foundation to work with.