Florida Panthers Keep Sergei Bobrovsky at the Trade Deadline, Pivot to a New Deal
The Panthers declined trade offers for Bobrovsky and aim to secure a new contract for the 37-year-old goalie despite his .873 save percentage this season.
- On Mar 6, 2026, the Florida Panthers kept Sergei Bobrovsky at the NHL trade deadline and pivoted to negotiate a new contract shortly after the league's 3 p.m. trade deadline.
- Faced with trade deadline offers, team management said they still answer calls and listen, indicating they vetted options for Sergei Bobrovsky.
- At 37, the veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is enduring the worst season of his 16-year career with an.873 save percentage and is the oldest of the 35 goalies with more than 25 starts.
- Panthers general manager Bill Zito said Friday, 'Sergei is a part of our franchise, part of our core,' and 'I want Sergei to stay, and look forward to having him back.'
- The Panthers, ravaged by injuries, are well out of the playoff chase after three straight runs to the Stanley Cup Final, but virtually all top players are signed long-term, positioning the roster for future success.
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Florida Panthers keep Sergei Bobrovsky at trade deadline, pivot to a new deal
Sergei Bobrovsky is staying with the Florida Panthers, and the team will work on a new deal instead of trading him. The Panthers passed on offers at the NHL trade deadline. General manager Bill Zito says the team still sees Bobrovsky as part of its core. Bobrovsky has had his worst statistical season in 16…
Panthers shift focus to new contract with Sergei Bobrovsky after deadline
The Florida Panthers are turning their attention from trade discussions to contract negotiations with veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. After exploring the market ahead of the NHL trade deadline but ultimately keeping the 37-year-old, general manager Bill Zito indicated the organization now intends to work toward a new agreement with the longtime starter. According to Zito, […] The post Panthers shift focus to new contract with Sergei Bobrovs…
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