Rumor: Panthers and Bobrovsky discussing contract extension

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Future Goalie of the Florida Panthers? It Looks Like Bobrovsky

COLUMBUS — When Sergei Bobrovsky left the Blue Jackets in 2019 to sign with the Florida Panthers, many figured that seven-year contract was basically a five-year deal. By the way the contract was written, a lot of the money paid to Bobrovsky would be paid off in the first five years. If he was...

floridahockeynow.com

Makes sense, played well, back 2 back finals and a Cup. Current contract runs through 2026 so he can sign an extension this summer. 2 years, 12 million?

 

[Sticksandsun]

He's 37 in September.
He'd be 38 when this new deal kicks in.
Please be 3 years max, 6 million per?

Luongo must believe he still has a 1/4 tank of gas left. Been fairly durable here in Florida.

Hopeful he has a 50 game regular season limit going forward.
Need a decent goalie prospect of ours to graduate soon.
Unsure if Vanecek can be a stop gap for a year or two?

 

[Hostile Offer]

That contract is already expiring? Damn I remember when it was signed and thought it would never end but it has aged surprisingly well after a rocky start.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

That contract is already expiring? Damn I remember when it was signed and thought it would never end but it has aged surprisingly well after a rocky start.

It expires after next season. This extension would be signed on July 1st, most likely, and will cover a couple of years starting in 2026.

 

[Mr Nogatco]

Unsure if Vanecek can be a stop gap for a year or two?

Stopgap backup? Sure. Personally would rather find a goalie with some upside though, Vanecek is what he is at this point

 

[Sticksandsun]

Stopgap backup? Sure. Personally would rather find a goalie with some upside though, Vanecek is what he is at this point

Ya stopgap backup, was touching on my point of needing a goalie prospect to be playing 25-30 NHL games by 2026-27, if possible.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Bob is in incredible shape and is an athletic freak. Hoping 2 years around 5 mil per

 

[crowi]

Future Goalie of the Florida Panthers? It Looks Like Bobrovsky

COLUMBUS — When Sergei Bobrovsky left the Blue Jackets in 2019 to sign with the Florida Panthers, many figured that seven-year contract was basically a five-year deal. By the way the contract was written, a lot of the money paid to Bobrovsky would be paid off in the first five years. If he was...

floridahockeynow.com

Makes sense, played well, back 2 back finals and a Cup. Current contract runs through 2026 so he can sign an extension this summer. 2 years, 12 million?

More like 2 years 8 million IMO. Guy has made his money, if he wants to keep playing then he can take paycut.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Bob is in incredible shape and is an athletic freak. Hoping 2 years around 5 mil per

The Brent Burns of goalies. I'll always give my respect to that!

 

[bov]

I have to give Bob credit, thought he had the worst contract in the league at one point and a few years later he's a cup champ.

 

[Szechwan]

Stopgap backup? Sure. Personally would rather find a goalie with some upside though, Vanecek is what he is at this point

Young goalie with upside, can play, but wouldn't cost a fortune to acquire.. I think Knight is your guy

 

[TheNewEra]

He's 37 in September.
He'd be 38 when this new deal kicks in.
Please be 3 years max, 6 million per?

Luongo must believe he still has a 1/4 tank of gas left. Been fairly durable here in Florida.

Hopeful he has a 50 game regular season limit going forward.
Need a decent goalie prospect of ours to graduate soon.
Unsure if Vanecek can be a stop gap for a year or two?

dollars seem fine but that 3rd year is risky imo

i understand he is a cup champ but over the last 4 years his sv% fluctuates up and down a decent amount. I personally would give him a bit more money but cap the term at two years.

 

[ManByng]

The Brent Burns of goalies. I'll always give my respect to that!

I thought that maybe he was a has been when he got to Florida but he’s proven everyone wrong hasn’t he?

 

[Bruce Granville]

They lost 10 years of Knight, so give him at least 6 years…

 

[eojsmada]

The only conclusion that could occur with having traded Knight away. I'm assuming Knight's agent asked about Florida's intentions for Bobrovsky, which is why he was traded.

 

[ManByng]

They lost 10 years of Knight, so give him at least 6 years…

It’s tough to say goodbye to a 23 year old kid with a ton of potential to be a starter long term, it’s a hell of a gamble trading Knight away that’s for sure and riding an older goalie fir the next few years but I get they’re going to try for more cups and I suppose I can’t blame them?

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

It’s tough to say goodbye to a 23 year old kid with a ton of potential to be a starter long term, it’s a hell of a gamble trading Knight away that’s for sure and riding an older goalie fir the next few years but I get they’re going to try for more cups and I suppose I can’t blame them?

Florida, organizationally-speaking, needed a long-term top-4 RHD more than they needed Knight.

 

[SEALBound]

He's made some serious coin. If he wants another cup, he could really help them out by extending at a discount. I'd love to see that.

 

[EXTRAS]

I'd be a bit worried signing an extension for his 38-40 years when you haven't seen his 37 year. And when his 36 year only has a .906 save percentage.

 

[ViD]

With this extension, he’s got a realistic chance at becoming 4th in wins all time only below Brodeur, MAF and Roy

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Bob is in incredible shape and is an athletic freak. Hoping 2 years around 5 mil per

I'd even go up to 3 years at 5m. Vanacek as the backup next year and then hopefully we have someone ready to step in as the new backup/heir.

 

[Coffee]

I'd even go up to 3 years at 5m. Vanacek as the backup next year and then hopefully we have someone ready to step in as the new backup/heir.

Hey Gizy, can you let us in on the secret? What does OP’s name mean? He said we can’t “handle” the truth for over a decade now

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

I'd be a bit worried signing an extension for his 38-40 years when you haven't seen his 37 year. And when his 36 year only has a .906 save percentage.

For what it's worth, his start to the season was much worse vs the start of 2025 and beyond.

.918 from January-now

.896 Oct-Dec

Team defense struggles didn't help Bob or Knight early on either.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Hey Gizy, can you let us in on the secret? What does OP’s name mean? He said we can’t “handle” the truth for over a decade now

If you can't hanzal him at his worst, you can't hanzal him at his best.

 

[Coffee]

If you can't hanzel him at his worst, you can't hanzel him at his best.

ahaha I love it!

Thank you, Gizmo!