Russian Sergei Bobrovsky, recognized as the best goalkeeper in the NHL at the end of the 2012/13 season, extended his contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The official website of the league reports this.

Bobrovsky, 24, said he and his wife love it in Columbus. “There are good fans here who will always support the team. I’m looking forward to the new season and hope that our hard work will bring us closer to winning the Stanley Cup,” the goalkeeper added.

The new agreement is for two years. According to media reports , the Russian will earn $11.25 million, that is, $5.625 million per season. Under his previous contract, his salary was $900 thousand. Taking into account bonuses, the Russian could receive $1.75 million.

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We Rely on Bob The Russian was recognized for the first time as the best goalkeeper in the NHL on June 17, 2013

The Russian was also claimed by St. Petersburg SKA, which offered the player a contract. It was with this team that Bobrovsky played during the NHL lockout.

At the end of the season, Bobrovsky received the Vezina Trophy. For the first time, the prize for the best goalkeeper in the NHL went to a Russian.

The 2012/13 season was the goalkeeper's first in Columbus. Before that, he played for the Philadelphia Flyers for two years. In Russia, the goalkeeper played for Novokuznetsk Metallurg, whose student he is.

Sergei Bobrovsky remains in the NHL