Sergei Bobrovsky, a two‑time Stanley Cup champion, has agreed to a three‑year, $21 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving the Florida Panthers after seven seasons.
The Leafs finished last in the Atlantic Division last year, ending a nine‑year playoff streak, and the front office sees the veteran Russian netminder as a clear upgrade between the pipes.
Bobrovsky's departure prompted the Panthers to acquire Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid in a trade, reshaping their goaltending corps for the upcoming campaign.
Stuart Skinner is heading to Winnipeg, where he signed a two‑year, $7.5 million deal with the Jets, adding depth to a team aiming to rebound from a disappointing season.
The free‑agency period also brought a flurry of moves among other clubs. The San Jose Sharks bolstered their roster with forward Mason Marchment and defenseman Jacob Trouba, with Trouba citing the club’s contending potential as a key factor.
The Los Angeles Kings added forwards Erik Haula and Mats Zuccarello, while the Chicago Blackhawks secured Bowen Byram on a six‑year, $75 million extension.
Big‑Ticket Extensions
The New Jersey Devils locked in Nico Hischier to a five‑year, $58.5 million extension, and the Montreal Canadiens re‑signed prospect Ivan Demidov to an eight‑year, $73 million deal.
The Philadelphia Flyers extended both Tyson Foerster and Dan Vladar, and the Buffalo Sabres committed to a three‑year, $9.3 million contract for defenseman Olen Zellweger.