Former Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has signed a three-year, $7 million AAV contract with their Atlantic Division rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

Bobrovsky played seven seasons with the Panthers, guiding the team to two Stanley Cup victories and another finals appearance. With the Panthers, Bobrovsky recorded a .903 save percentage and a 2.80 goals-against average in 349 regular-season games. 

In his playoff career, Bobrovsky recorded a .909 SP and a 2.55 GAA in 83 games. 

His time with Florida wasn’t always perfect, as he got off to a very slow start following the massive seven-year, $10 million AAV contract he signed as a UFA in 2019. But once he found his game, the Panthers were rejuvenated and became the team to beat in the NHL.

Throughout the process leading to Bobrovsky signing with the Maple Leafs, there were many reports about what he wanted from the Panthers, and what the Panthers were willing to offer. 

Several reports stated that Bobrovsky was seeking a six- or seven-year contract, but in the end, he settled for a three-year deal that will carry him into age 40. 

Ultimately, the Panthers went with Jacob Markstrom, who is a year younger, $1 million cheaper, and has one fewer season on his contract. 

Bobrovsky will now be reunited with Anthony Stolarz in Toronto, as the pair were dominant for the Panthers in the 2023-24 season. 

The Bobrovsky era in Florida is truly over, and there is now a high chance the two sides will meet again in the playoffs.

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