Sasha Barkov reflects on Sergei Bobrovsky's departure as Jacob Markstrom returns

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Sasha Barkov reflects on Sergei Bobrovsky's departure as Jacob Markstrom returns
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Sasha Barkov expressed sadness over Sergei Bobrovsky's exit from the Florida Panthers as they begin training camp. Bobrovsky played a crucial role in the Panthers' Stanley Cup victories in 2024 and 2025. The Panthers have traded for Jacob Markstrom, a former goalie drafted by the team in 2008. Barkov reminisced about his early experiences with Markstrom, highlighting their friendship. The Panthers open their preseason against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

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  • Barkov called Bobrovsky a great teammate and person.
  • Markstrom was traded back to the Panthers from the New Jersey Devils.
  • The Panthers begin preseason games this Sunday against the Hurricanes.
  • Markstrom was originally drafted by the Panthers in 2008.
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FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers open training camp this morning at the Iceplex and, for the first time since […]

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