![Free agents: Artemi Panarin is a better signing than Sergei Bobrovsky](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2024/07/Artemi-Panarin-leg-kick-688x450.jpg)
The draft is a good option too, but it’s far from a sure science, and the time to develop certain youngsters is not ideal for teams that want to improve right away.
We’ve seen a number of free agent signings go awry, but teams can also make good moves.
Sergei Bobrovsky this season:
– 36-17-4 record
– .915 sv%
– 2.37 GAA
– 6 shutouts (1st in NHL)
– Vezina finalist
– won Stanley CupIs this the best $10m+ UFA signing in hockey history? pic.twitter.com/99rlVam64I
– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) July 21, 2024
It’s a good question to ask, because it’s not easy to compare. A goalkeeper brings a lot to a club, but the star striker contributes just as much, in different ways.
Personally, I think Panarin is a better signing overall than ” Bobz “, even if the latter has the best possible argument: a ring.
Averaged over the first five years of Bobrovsky’s contract, he allows an average of 2.85 goals per game and has a save percentage of 90.7%.
That’s not bad at all, but considering he’s already 35, the next two years of his $10-million-a-year contract could be tough on the Panthers.
As for Panarin, even if he’s no Patrice Bergeron on the attack, his pure talent and incredible offensive instinct bring a lot to the Rangers.
What’s more, Panarin had a historic season this year, collecting 120 points, including 49 goals, both personal bests.
Even though he hasn’t brought a Stanley Cup to the Rangers (yet) and earns $1.5 million a year more than Bobz, Panarin’s last five seasons are more impressive in my opinion.
I’ll leave you with this little gem from Panarin’s NHL All-Star Game against the KHL All-Stars:
Artemi Panarin just tried to pull off a WILD move in the KHL v NHL all-star game
(via @HockeyNewsHub) pic.twitter.com/ofQjWcE46w
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) July 20, 2024
Overtime
– They seem to have “big black fun”, as the saying goes.
Karaoke Stars
Jamie Benn, Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin sang their hearts out at Benn’s wedding.
: @lexinthecityy/IG pic.twitter.com/5BUaT4FiSc
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 22, 2024
– A nice little 473-foot slap for the Japanese.
For the fourth straight season, Shohei Ohtani reaches the 30-home run mark!
: @MLB pic.twitter.com/EnsTngPo7R
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 22, 2024
– Conor McGregor had no sweet words for Jake Paul. He emptied his heart.
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