When the reports suggested Sergei Bobrovsky might wind up getting $10 million a year, one had to be skeptical. Then, it actually happened. The Florida Panthers signed the goalie to a seven-year, $70 million contract on Monday afternoon.
Bobrovsky won 37 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season but will be remembered as the goalie who swept Tampa Bay. Consequently, it was an outcome few saw coming if any. Yes, the Boston Bruins eliminated Columbus in the second round but Columbus had finally won a playoff round. A lot of this was due to the play of the Russian goaltender.