NHL Star Gives Credit Where Credit is Due: Tkachuk Praises Leafs' Goalie as Key to Panthers' Success In a surprising twist, Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has heaped praise on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, crediting him as the "backbone" of the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup-winning teams. The comments come as a surprise, given Bobrovsky's association with the Leafs' arch-rivals, but highlight the respect Tkachuk has for the veteran netminder's skills and leadership. As the Panthers look to build on their championship success, Tkachuk's endorsement of Bobrovsky's importance to the team's success is a testament to the goalie's enduring influence on the sport.

Matthew Tkachuk lists Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky as ‘backbone’ of Panthers’ Stanley Cup-winning teams  The Leafs Nation