The Monster can drop his rookie tag for good.

Leafs goalie Jonas “The Monster” Gustavsson can celebrate a good job in his rookie season with the signing of a new, two-year deal Thursday. The deal is believed to be worth about $1.35 million per season.

Gustavsson and the Leafs ended their regular season last Saturday, and the Leafs wasted little time in locking him up after he posted a 16-14-9 record with a 2.82 GAA and .904 save percentage.

“We are extremely pleased to have signed Jonas to a new two-year deal,” Leafs general manager Brian Burke said in a statement. “He made very good progress as the season went along and we are really looking forward to seeing him reach his full potential with us.”

Gustavsson finished the season with a run of seven straight wins, and his overall performance was a testament to a season in which he underwent two surgeries to repair an abnormal heart beat, and missed time with a groin injury.

“That’s why I signed here, I like it here and I like the situation the team is in,” Gustavsson, who was eligible for free agency this summer, said earlier this week as the Leafs cleaned out their lockers.

Gustavsson was chosen the Toronto nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, which annually recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

The Leafs are also believed to be in negotiations with winger Nik Kulemin, who had a breakout season this past year.