Sergei Bobrovsky joins Toronto Maple Leafs after leaving Florida Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after failing to reach an agreement on a new deal with the Florida Panthers. Bobrovsky departs Florida following a seven-season tenure where he recorded 201 wins and 20 shutouts in 349 appearances. He joins a Toronto roster that includes Anthony Stolarz, his former teammate from the 2023-24 season. Florida captain Aleksander Barkov praised Bobrovsky’s work ethic and leadership during the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas, noting the significant impact the goaltender had on his own professional development. Bobrovsky, who helped Florida eliminate Toronto in the 2023 and 2025 playoffs, stated he is ready to begin his tenure with his new organization. The Maple Leafs are scheduled to host the Panthers on December 3, with Bobrovsky’s first return to Florida set for March 6, 2027.
- •Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- •Bobrovsky played seven seasons for the Florida Panthers, winning 201 games.
- •Aleksander Barkov noted that Bobrovsky’s work ethic served as a model for teammates.
- •Toronto hosts Florida for the first time on December 3.
- •The first meeting in Florida between the two teams occurs on March 6, 2027.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Aleksander Barkov’s Blunt Message For Sergei Bobrovsky After Maple Leafs Defection
"After he was unable to come to terms with the Florida Panthers on a new contract, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky jumped ship and joined the divisional rival Toronto Maple Leafs, signing a three-year, $21 million deal.Bobrovsky becomes Toronto’s starter and is once again teamed up with Anthony Stolarz, with whom he played during the 2023-24 campaign […] The post Aleksander Barkov’s Blunt Message For Sergei Bobrovsky After Maple Leafs Defection appeared first on HEAVY.
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