- Veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, 37, signed a three-year, $7 million deal with the Maple Leafs after the Florida Panthers declined to retain him
- Bobrovsky expressed excitement about playing alongside Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, calling him ‘unbelievably skilled’ with exceptional shot, size, and vision
- The decorated netminder has already settled in Toronto, finding an apartment and embracing the franchise’s historic legacy as a ‘hockey capital’
- After three consecutive Stanley Cup appearances with Florida (winning in 2024 and 2025), Bobrovsky is motivated to return to Vezina Trophy form despite being 37 and posting a .877 save percentage last season
- Respected across the NHL for his professionalism and impact, Bobrovsky is ready for the Leafs’ season opener against Montreal on September 29
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