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Bobrovsky signs two-year contract with Blue Jackets (Updated)

Sergei Bobrovsky

The Columbus Blue Jackets still haven’t officially signed goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, but it is believed that the Vezina Trophy winner will earn about $10 million over the next two seasons, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

News that a deal was imminent broke yesterday following rumors that the Blue Jackets were shopping Bobrovsky.

Although Blue Jackets president John Davidson isn’t ready to confirm anything, he is very optimistic.

“It’s a relief that we’re close,” Davidson said. “If you don’t have a goalie, you have problems. Happy hunting if you don’t have a guy who can stop the puck.”

Update: Bobrovsky has officially agreed to a two-year, $11.25 million deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to the Columbus Dispatch’s Aaron Portzline.

Bobrovsky was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer and while the Blue Jackets were expected to match any offer sheet an opposing team might present, that wasn’t really the issue. The real threat was the possibility of Bobrovsky accepting a lucrative offer to play in the KHL.

The 24-year-old goaltender was a major factor in Columbus’ strong finish to the 2013 campaign and losing him would have been a big step back for a franchise still trying to establish itself.