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How Oilers' playoff failure could make Sergei Bobrovsky $10 million per year
TL;DR
Sergei Bobrovsky's playoff success against the Oilers may lead to a lucrative contract, potentially worth $10 million per year. The Panthers' failure to make the playoffs and the Oilers' early exit could impact Bobrovsky's market value.
Key points
- Sergei Bobrovsky helped the Panthers defeat the Oilers in the finals.
- The Panthers missed the playoffs this season.
- The Oilers were knocked out in the first round.
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Two seasons in a row, Sergei Bobrovsky was a big reason the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals.
But this season wasn't as good for either team. The Panthers missed the playoffs entirely, while poor goalie play knocked the Oilers out in the first round.
That combination may have made Bobrovsky some money this offseason.
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Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin ranks Bobrovsky as his No. 2 unrestricted free agent in the entire NHL, and he spent time in his blurb breaking down how the Oilers and Bobrovsky are connected here.
"Who wouldāve expected he could ever flirt with another $10-million AAV on a contract? A goaltending-starved wannabe contender might pay him almost that much on a short-term deal next year," Larkin writes. "And the playoffs have only exposed how much certain teams (cough, Oilers, cough) need help in goal ā essentially showcasing his value even though heās idle."
Q&A
How did Sergei Bobrovsky perform against the Oilers in the playoffs?
Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental in the Florida Panthers' victories over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals for two consecutive seasons.
Why could Bobrovsky earn $10 million per year?
Bobrovsky's playoff performances and the Oilers' struggles could increase his market value, making a $10 million annual salary a possibility.
What were the playoff outcomes for the Panthers and Oilers this season?
The Florida Panthers missed the playoffs entirely, while the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round.
