George Richards, FHN Publisher
FORT LAUDERDALE — Sergei Bobrovsky is taking his talents north of the border. On Wednesday, the now-former Florida Panthers goalie reportedly signed a three-year contract worth $21 million with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Bobrovsky, of course, has helped end Toronto’s season in the playoffs over the past couple of years.
In 2023, Bobrovsky was outstanding in Florida’s 5-game postseason win in Round 2.
He did it again in 2025, helping the Panthers to a 7-game series win in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Now, Bobrovsky is joining the Maple Leafs.
Bobrovsky, 37, spent the past seven seasons with the Panthers after signing a seven-year, $70 million contract as a free agent in 2019.
He helped lead the Panthers to the Stanley Cup Final in three straight seasons — and to the championship in both 2024 and 2025.
The Panthers and Bobrovsky had been negotiating a new deal throughout the offseason but the end came on Tuesday when Florida brought back Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils.
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ON DECK: FLORIDA PANTHERS OFFSEASON
- NHL Free Agency: Opened Today, Noon
- Panthers Development Camp: Today, Thursday; IcePlex, Fort Lauderdale
- Panthers Rookie Camp/Tournament: Late August/Early Sept.; Site TBA
- Panthers Training Camp: Early/Mid September; Fort Lauderdale
- Panthers Preseason (Four Games): Starts Sept. 20 vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- 2026-27 NHL Season Opens: Late September; Site, Opponent TBA