Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky to bolster goalie position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, shifting their depth chart. Bobrovsky, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, is expected to receive about $7 million per year. The 38-year-old, who won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers just a year ago, is anticipated to upgrade the Leafs' goaltending after a previously subpar season. The move also raises questions regarding the status of Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby, with speculation that Hildeby may be traded to accommodate Bobrovsky.
- •Bobrovsky signed with the Maple Leafs on July 1, 2026.
- •He previously won two Vezina Trophies and two Stanley Cups.
- •Bobrovsky is coming off a season with a 3.07 goals against average.
- •His contract is said to be around $7 million per year.
- •Hildeby's status with the team may be uncertain following Bobrovsky's signing.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Why Maple Leafs signed Sergei Bobrovsky, and how he fits in goalie depth chart with Anthony Stolarz, Dennis Hildeby
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