At 37, Bobrovsky is in the final months of his 7-year, $10 million contract. If he leaves, it will be on his terms thanks to a 16-team no-trade clause, giving him more leverage. Even with two Stanley Cups and fans’ support, Bobrovsky’s future with the team after the season remains uncertain unless he is traded by Friday afternoon.
As for his stats, Bob is ranked #11 in the 2025-2026 NHL Goalie Regular Season Summary Report. He is 22-19-1 on the season, with a .873 save percentage, 3.13 goals against average, and minus-23.87 goals saved above average. Unfortunately, these details keep him at the bottom. While the entire team is struggling, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner is mature enough to take responsibility for his own performance and focus on improving. Despite all difficulties, Bobrovsky is in excellent physical form. As discussed in the pre-season article, maybe he should have played a bit less and relied more on Daniil Tarasov. But it’s something up to the coaching staff. His load is heavy.
An undrafted goalie began his NHL career with the Flyers in 2010-2011. After two seasons, he joined the Blue Jackets for seven years, becoming one of the NHL’s top netminders. He played alongside his friend Artemi Panarin and won two Vezina Trophies, the first Russian goalie to reach such heights. By the way, both players wouldn't mind to be on the same team once again. Artemi Panarin recently joined the Los Angeles Kings from the New York Rangers.
The Florida Panthers' troubles began before the 2025-2026 season opener, as key players were lost to injuries. It’s the price for three consecutive finals and back-to-back championships. The Panthers are currently 8th in the Atlantic and 15th in the East, with 63 points in 61 games.
After the Olympic break, the team surprisingly lost three straight games, allowing at least three goals each night. While details and opponents matter, these results were unexpected. So logically, management is in the seller's mode. With Bobrovsky’s experience and heavyweight resume, he is an asset who could strengthen another playoff contender. GM Bill Zito must be ready for the consequences of a potential trade and have a backup plan for the Panthers’ future. On March 4, a new goalie, Louis Domingue, signed with the Panthers to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the season. It was a strange move since the franchise has a few qualified prospects in the system. Cooper Black and Kirill Gerasimyuk have physical attributes and strong potential to get their chances with the Cats if they stay out of the playoff picture. It would be a good time to explore and create future opportunities.
Further complicating matters, the Panthers have five players, including both goalies, who can be on the market after this season.
Yet with all of this, can you seriously picture the Florida Panthers without Bob the Brick Wall?