MAJOR: One of the NHL's Most Expensive Players Nearly Bought Out

The Florida Panthers are arguably the best team in the entire NHL from the goaltender to the forward group and the veteran blue line, but it's the play of their elite net minder that may make them Stanley Cup favourites in 2023-24.

It hasn't always been that way for Bobrovsky however, as this time last year he was at risk of being bought out by a team that was struggling mightily.

With three years left on his deal at a $10 million cap hit per year however, the Panthers decided to hang onto their veteran goaltender, and it may have been the move that saved the franchise's success.

Now, loaded with talent such as Matthew Tkachuk, Alexandar Barkov, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and many others, they are one of the favourites for the Stanley Cup this season in front of Bobrovsky.

In 2023-24, the 35-year old has put up an impressive .918 save percentage along with a 2.29 GAA, and it's safe to say that the Panthers are ecstatic that they didn't buy him out after all, as they've had one Stanley Cup Finals appearance, with the hopes of another this season.

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