What Happened
Sergei Bobrovsky's first season with the Toronto Maple Leafs has started poorly, with the goaltender allowing three or more goals in nine of his 10 appearances. According to Sportsnet, his .809 save percentage on slot shots ranks 39th among 53 goaltenders with at least five games played. Bobrovsky has also surrendered 16 high-glove goals, the most in the league, and those account for 48.5 per cent of the goals he has allowed.
Key Details
- Bobrovsky signed a three-year contract with Toronto as a free agent.
- General manager John Chayka signed him at age 37 after his worst statistical season.
- His .809 slot save percentage is up from .789 last season with Florida.
- During Florida's 2023-24 and 2024-25 Cup wins, his slot save percentage was .839.
- High-glove goals have beaten him 16 times, 48.5 per cent of his goals against.
- Last season, 34.4 per cent of goals against him were high glove.
What It Means
The early numbers suggest Bobrovsky has not yet provided the stability Toronto sought when it signed him to a three-year deal. His slot save percentage has improved slightly from last season, but remains below the level he posted during Florida's Stanley Cup runs. The high-glove goals indicate a specific area of vulnerability that opponents have exploited, raising questions about whether his workload should be adjusted.
What's Next
The Maple Leafs may consider adjusting Bobrovsky's workload as the season continues, according to Sportsnet. No decision has been announced.