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Panthers Keep Bobrovsky at Deadline, Pivot to Extension Talks

GM Bill Zito called the two-time Cup winner part of the core, signaling negotiations are now the priority.

Overview

  • Florida received offers for the 37-year-old goaltender, but none were strong enough to prompt a trade, according to the team.
  • Bobrovsky is in the final year of a seven-year contract with a $10 million cap hit and is set to become an unrestricted free agent without a new deal.
  • He is posting a career-low .873 save percentage this season, yet Florida is weighing his recent playoff pedigree after three straight Finals and two titles.
  • TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported the Panthers are pursuing an extension, with Pro Hockey Rumors noting roughly $15 million in projected summer cap space.
  • Ahead of the deadline, A.J. Greer was held out and Bobrovsky backed up Daniil Tarasov as both pending UFAs drew interest, and Florida now also intends to try to re-sign Greer.