The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $7 million US, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Contract Details and Speculation
Friedman reported the signing on Wednesday afternoon, confirming weeks of speculation linking the Leafs to the two-time Vezina Trophy winner. The deal runs through the 2028-2029 season.
Interest from Leafs general manager John Chayka in Bobrovsky had been high, with the team seeking a proven starter to bolster their Stanley Cup aspirations.
Bobrovsky's Recent Performance
Bobrovsky, who turns 38 in September, is coming off a difficult season with the Florida Panthers, posting an .877 save percentage — the worst mark of his NHL career. Despite that, he is a future Hall of Famer with two Stanley Cup championships and two Vezina Trophies on his resume.
The Leafs are in a win-now mode, and Bobrovsky's experience and playoff pedigree could provide the goaltending stability needed for a deep postseason run.
Reunion with Former Teammates
The signing reunites Bobrovsky with former Panthers teammates Anthony Stolarz and Steven Lorentz, both of whom are also now with Toronto.
More details are expected to follow as the Leafs continue their free-agent activity.
