Sergei Bobrovsky is looking to sign a new contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Bobrovsky is coming off his best season to date and is the favorite to win the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie. "A new deal could be done this week, or it could be done in August," club president John Davidson said. "You just don't know with these things, but there's a deal to be made there, and it'll get done. We have an affinity for Bob, and Bob likes Columbus." Bobrovsky was outstanding this season as he led the Blue Jackets to the verge of the playoffs after everyone thought they would be the worst team in the NHL. He was 21-11-6 with a 2.00 GAA and a .932 save percentage.

Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards was naturally pleased to hear that Sergei Bobrovsky had been nominated for the Vezina Trophy.
"This great news for a lot of different reasons," Richards said. "I'm really happy for Bob because I know the time and effort he put into it. And from a team sense, it's great to have things like this happen because it validates a lot of the really good things this team accomplished this season. You're disappointed you didn't make the playoffs, but when a guy gets singled out for an award like this, it shows that people recognize the good things that happened for us." Bobrovsky should be considered the frontrunner for the award after posting a 2.00 GAA and .932 save percentage in 38 games.

Sergei Bobrovsky released a statement after being selected as a Vezina Trophy finalist.
"It is a great honor to be a finalist for this award, but I need to thank my teammates and coaches as it would not be possible without them," Bobrovsky said. "I just tried to work hard and get better every day and help the Blue Jackets win games. We missed the playoffs by one point, but it was a good year and I will just try to keep getting better because our goal is to win the Stanley Cup." If Bobrovsky is capable of staying at the elite level he was at during March and April, then anything is possible for the Blue Jackets. Before they get too far ahead of themselves though, they have to re-sign the soon-to-be restricted free agent.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been selected as a Vezina Trophy nominee.
The award will go to the league's best goaltender and is voted on by the league's general managers. Bobrovsky didn't get off to a particularly inspiring start this season, but he was incredible in the second half of the season and finished with a 2.00 GAA and .932 save percentage. Bobrovsky is a restricted free agent and is likely in line for a big raise. Henrik Lundqvist and Antti Niemi are the other two nominees.

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen is optimistic that his team will re-sign Sergei Bobrovsky "in the near future."
Bobrovsky is a restricted free agent, so the Blue Jackets aren't in serious danger of losing him, but the question is if they'll be able to sign him to a long-term deal. Bobrovsky is likely seeking a big raise after posting a 2.00 GAA and .932 save percentage in 38 games in 2013.

Sergei Bobrovsky is in line for a big raise as a restricted free agent.
"Obviously, Bobrovsky is a high priority for us," Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said. Bobrovsky's efforts nearly propelled Columbus into the playoffs. He had a 2.00 GAA and .932 save percentage in 38 games this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky changed his mind and won't play for Russia in the 2013 IIHF World Championships, according to Slava Malamud of Sport-Express.
It's hard to blame Bobrovsky for the decision considering he apparently would've been backing up former Flyers teammate Ilya Bryzgalov despite a Vezina-worthy season. Malamud reports Avs netminder Semyon Varlamov will take Bobrovsky's place.

Columbus Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky, Fedor Tyutin and Artem Anisimov will play for Russia in the 2013 IIHF World Championships.
It's not quite playing in the postseason, but the trio of Russian Blue Jackets will get to play their trade overseas instead of having an early vacation. Obviously, Bobrovsky deserves Vezina consideration.

Sergei Bobrovksy made 19 saves in the Blue Jackets' 3-1 win over the Predators on Saturday night.
One of the frontronners for the Vezina Trophy, Bobrovsky had yet another stingy night in a must-win contest. Even though Columbus won't make the postseason, the arrow is certainly pointing up and it can attribute that to a bonafide number-one in net. Bobrovsky ends the year with a 22-11-6 record, 2.00 goals-against average and .932 save percentage. Those of you who took a chance on him this season were handsomely rewarded.

Sergei Bobrovsky continued his exceptional second half by stopping 31 of 32 shots in a 3-1 win over Dallas Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets needed a big performance in order to keep their playoff hopes alive and Bobrovsky delivered just that. He has won seven of his last eight appearances.

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 of 35 shots as the Blue Jackets defeated San Jose by a score of 4-3 Sunday.
Columbus blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but Bobrovsky was the main reason the team was in such a position so late in the contest. Amazingly, this was only the second time all season San Jose has suffered a regulation loss on home ice.

Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 21 of 23 shots but his teammates produced only one goal in a 2-1 loss to the Kings in Los Angeles Thursday night.
Bobrovsky has been playing spectacular hockey and had his five previous starts. His record in 2013 is 18-10-7. He is generally perceived as a strong candidate to win the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goalie.

Sergei Bobrovsky managed his fifth consecutive victory as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in OT.
Bobrovsky stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the victory, pushing his record to 18-10-6 in 2013. While that record is solid, his individual stats are fantastic (.931 save percentage and 2.03 GAA with four shutouts).

Netminder Sergei Bobrovsky delivered another solid performance Monday night in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche in Colorado.
Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 32 shots. He has emerged as a bona fide Vezina Trophy candidate at the same time as he's helped the previously lamentable Columbus Blue Jackets chase a playoff berth.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been named the NHL's first star of the week.
Bobrovsky had a 0.97 GAA and .971 save percentage in his last three starts. Bobrovsky has emerged as a Vezina Trophy candidate and it's his raise that has vaulted the Columbus Blue Jackets into the race for a playoff spot. He has a 2.01 GAA and .932 save percentage in 32 games this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky has to be considered when talking about Vezina Trophy candidates.
Bobrovsky has led the Blue Jackets to the brink of the playoffs as they are just two points out of a spot with two weeks to go. Most analysts thought the Blue Jackets were a shoo-in for the 30th and last spot in the NHL standings heading into the season and therefore the best shot at the top pick in the draft but Bobrovsky has been standing on his head, especially since the start of March. He is 16-10-6 with a 2.01 GAA and a .932 save percentage and gives the Blue Jackets a chance to win every night despite the third lowest scoring team in the league averaging 2.31 goals per game.

The Columbus Blue Jackets kept their remarkable turnaround season going Saturday night thanks largely to a spectacular performance by their hot goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky.
Bobrovsky stopped 39 shots in regulation and overtime before the Jackets turned in a 3-2 shootout win over the Wild in Minnesota. The Blue Jackets won their third straight and pulled even with Detroit and Dallas for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference with 45 points.

Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets' 4-1 win over the Blues Friday night.
The 24-year-year netminder has put together a superb 2013 campaign, one that has given the Blue Jackets a legitimate chance at a playoff berth. With the win tonight, Bobrovsky is now 16-10-6 in this 48-game shortened season while posting fantastic peripheral numbers in the process. Good job if you took a late-round gamble on the Russian netminder or if you were quick enough to pick him up from your league's free agent pool this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky blocked all 30 shots he faced Tuesday in a 4-0 triumph over San Jose.
The 24-year-year netminder entered the 2013 season without any shutouts in his NHL career, but he has registered four in 30 appearances with the Blue Jackets this campaign. His .930 save percentage ranks him second in the league and he's a solid start for the rest of the year.

It sounds like Sergei Bobrovsky will be back in net Tuesday night.
Bobrovsky has lost his last two starts but remains one of the biggest surprises of the 2013 season. He is 13-10-6 on the year with a 2.12 GAA and a .927 save percentage.

Sergei Bobrovsky saved 21 of 24 shots in a 3-0 loss Sunday.
Bobrovsky has now suffered two straight losses, dropping his record to 13-10-6 this season. As long as the Blue Jackets are competing for a playoff spot, Bobrovsky is likely to start in every game.

Sergei Bobrovsky turned aside 38 of 39 shots Thursday as the Blue Jackets defeated Nashville by a score of 3-1.
Bobrovsky has turned out to be a fantastic acquisition by Columbus and the trading of Steve Mason only solidifies his position as the team's clear starting netminder. This win was a crucial one for the club as it keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff hunt.

Sergei Bobrovsky is the NHL's third star of the month.
Bobrovsky had a 1.49 GAA and .951 save percentage in 14 March games. He's one of the major reasons the Blue Jackets have gone from a candidate for the first overall pick to a serious contender for a playoff spot. Bobrovsky isn't going to maintain his current pace, but he should put up solid numbers for the rest of the season.

Sergei Bobrovsky allowed just one goal on 30 shots in the Blue Jackets' 2-1 overtime victory over Anaheim.
Bobrovsky and the Blue Jackets have both been equally hot in the month of March and as surprising as it may sound, the club is in contention for a playoff berth in the Western Conference. The net minder holds a 12-8-6 record on the season with a 9-2-3 mark for the month.

Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky had a night he'd like to forget as he and the Blue Jackets squandered leads of 2-0 and 3-2 en route to a 6-4 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton Thursday night.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 24 Edmonton shots.

Sergei Bobrovsky got much of the credit for the fact that Columbus left Tuesday with one point.
Bobrovsky kicked out all 34 shots he faced in regulation, but fell short in the shootout. "Our defensemen were under siege. Our goalie was under siege," Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards said. "We didn't do enough in the offensive zone to give them a break. We didn't do enough. Not nearly enough. The level they were playing at ... the speed, the physicality. We weren't there." Blue Jackets forward Matt Calvert added that Bobrovsky's "outstanding" play was the reason the Blue Jackets at least got a much needed point. Bobrovsky has a 1.23 GAA and .960 save percentage in 12 games this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky was unbeatable on Tuesday night, stopping all 34 shots he faced, before allowing the only goal in the shootout in Columbus' 1-0 loss to Vancouver.
The shutout is Bobrovsky's third of the season, all of which have occurred in the past nine games. He's definitely picked up his game as of late and is a big reason why Columbus is in the mix for a playoff spot. Definitely keep your eye on his performance as the season winds down, as he could provide an unexpected boost to your goaltending position.

Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to get the start in goal Tuesday night.
Bobrovsky is coming off his first real stinker of a start in over a month after giving up four goals to the Preds on Saturday. Coach Todd Richards was quick to state his confidence in Bobrovsky as a starter, a sentiment we agree with for the time being.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky had a clunker in the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday but coach Todd Richards hasn't lost any faith in him.
Nashville scored twice before the Jackets took their first shot on goal and chased the previously red-hot Bobrovsky from the game by taking a three-goal lead midway through the first period. The Jackets, meanwhile, failed to earn a point for the first time in almost a month. They suffered their first regulation loss since Feb. 24, ending their franchise-record point streak at 12 games (8-0-4). "Bob has been playing great, but there is going to come a night (like this)," Richards said. "He's human. But we weren't as good as we need to be in front of him." Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 11 shots.

Sergei Bobrovsky lasted just 10:15 minutes in Columbus' 5-2 loss Saturday.
Bobrovsky stopped just seven of 11 shots. All four goals were scored within the span of 3:14 minutes. He's been stunning this month, so we wouldn't worry too much about this one start.

Sergei Bobrovsky will play between the pipes on Saturday.
No real surprise there. Bobrovsky has been outstanding this month with a 0.98 GAA and .967 save percentage in 10 games. He's been a big part of the reason the Blue Jackets are back in the playoff race.

Sergei Bobrovsky steered aside 24 of 25 shots Friday as the Blue Jackets thumped Calgary by a score of 5-1.
The Columbus goaltender has started eight straight games for the team and holds an active streak of 11 consecutive outings without a regulation loss. We're not sure we're prepared to live in a world where the Blue Jackets are a force to be reckoned with.

Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to make his eighth straight start Friday when the Blue Jackets host Calgary.
Coach Todd Richards is a bit concerned that Bobrovsky is being overworked, so it's probably safe to assume for now that Steve Mason will play Saturday night at Nashville. We'll keep you posted on that matter. Bobrovsky hasn't lost in regulation in his last 10 outings, while posting seven wins over that span.

Columbus coach Todd Richards might be considering giving Sergei Bobrovsky a night off soon.
He has started seven straight games and Richards said he noticed some signs of fatigue. "I saw a little bit of it (Tuesday) during the morning skate," the Blue Jackets bench boss said. "I was watching the defensemen shoot on him, and he wasn't as clean on those shots." Columbus hosts Calgary Friday night and it isn't clear if Bobrovsky or Steve Mason will get the nod yet.

Sergei Bobrovsky earned his 10th win of the season in a 4-3 decision over Nashville Tuesday night.
He made 32 stops against the Predators. Bobrovsky hasn't lost in regulation in his last 10 outings, while picking up seven victories along the way. In the process, he has lowered his goals-against average to a very respectable 2.05 and raised his save percentage to .931 which is second best in the league.

It looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start in goal Tuesday night.
How good has Bobrovsky been? He was NHL's third star last week despite losing twice. Of course, both of those losses came in the shootout and Bobrovsky allowed one goal in each of the games. Bobrovsky and the Blue Jackets are red hot right now and he should be starting in all fantasy leagues.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been nothing short of fantastic the past month.
In his past 10 games he has posted a 6-1-3 record with a 1.48 goals against average and a .950 save percentage. That's right! And yes, he's still playing for the Blue Jackets. If for some reason your competition has not noticed Bob's resurgence, pick him up at their expense.

Blue Jackets netminder Sergei Bobrovsky was very solid as he stopped 39 of 40 shots before falling to Chicago in a shootout by a score of 2-1.
It was a fantastic performance by the Columbus goalie, who has now been saddled with a shootout loss in consecutive games. Most impressive is the fact he has now gone eight straight starts without a regulation loss.

Sergei Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 37 shots through regulation and overtime, but came up short in a 2-1 shootout loss against Vancouver on Tuesday night.
Bobrovsky has been outstanding for the Jackets lately and he entered the contest riding an impressive five-game winning streak. He currently has am 8-6-4 record with a .923 save percentage and a 2.19 GAA.

Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night.
It will be the sixth straight start for Bobrovsky, who was recently named the first start of the week by the NHL. After struggling greatly to start the year, Bobrovsky has been lights out in March, posting a 5-0-0 mark with a 0.81 GAA and .969 save percentage. While it's highly unlikely this run will continue in the long term, fantasy owners should enjoy it while they can.

The NHL has in fact named Sergei Bobrovsky the first star of the week.
He recorded four wins between the pipes for the suddenly surging Blue Jackets to go along with a 0.77 goals-against average, .972 save percentage and one shutout. The goose egg was the first of his NHL career and it came with a solid 30-save performance against Detroit. The Jackets have won five straight contests with Bobrovsky in goal and he's allowed only four shots to get behind him during that span.

Do not be surprised if Sergei Bobrovsky is the first star of the week.
Bobrovsky was 4-0 this week with a .972 save percentage and a 0.77 GAA this week. He has now established himself as the Blue Jackets number one netminder, relegating Steve Mason to the bench. Overall, Bobrovsky is 8-6-3 with a sparkling 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage.

Sergei Bobrovsky turned aside 21 of 23 shots Sunday as the Blue Jackets outlasted Detroit for a 3-2 shootout victory.
"Bob" has been exceptional of late, winning five straight games and posting fantastic peripheral numbers in the process. Any talk of a job-share in goal in Columbus has now been put to rest.

The shutout posted by Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky Saturday was the first of his NHL career.
The Columbus goaltender stopped all 30 Detroit shots in a 3-0 win and finally earned his first clean sheet in his 99th career game. The former member of the Flyers has now won four consecutive outings, allowing only two goals on 105 shots over that span to push his save percentage up to an impressive .919 for the season. Bobrovsky credits his teammates for the sound defensive effort they have put forth in front of him, saying "They were great. Thanks to them for that job." Steve Mason owners would be wise to get him out of their lineups as soon as possible.

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all 30 of the Detroit shots hurled his way for a 3-0 shutout win Saturday afternoon.
He has won his last four straight contests while allowing just two goals, so it will be interesting to see if the Jackets turn to him again for Sunday's rematch with the Red Wings. Bobrovsky has provided Columbus with some decent goaltending this campaign while posting a .919 save percentage and a 2.30 GAA.

Sergei Bobrovsky turned away 34 of 35 shots for the Blue Jackets in a 2-1 overtime win over Vancouver Thursday.
The Jackets' off-season acquisition has taken some time to feel comfortable in his new digs, but he has now started four consecutive games for Columbus, wining three of them. His record stands and 6-6-3 after Thursday's win.

Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start on Thursday.
Bobrovsky is off to a great start this month with a 0.56 GAA and .975 save percentage in two games. He's outplayed Steve Mason, who is on his way to posting a GAA over 3 for the fourth straight season.

Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves on 21 shots to earn a 4-3 shootout win over Edmonton on Tuesday night.
He took over for Steve Mason, who allowed three goals on only eight shots before being pulled, in relief and managed to get his fifth win of the 2013 season. Bobrovsky wasn't beaten on two shootout attempts either. He now owns a .907 save percentage and 2.59 GAA.

Sergei Bobrovsky was beaten once as his Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in OT.
The Russian netminder stopped 19 out of 20 shots for his fourth win of 2013. While he hasn't been dazzling, it seems like he might have the slight edge for the top job over failed franchise guy Steve Mason.

The full blame of Columbus' 5-4 overtime loss on Tuesday wasn't pinned on Sergei Bobrovsky.
"Bobby wasn't as sharp as I've seen him but some of that was due to what was happening in front of him," Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards said. "We didn't play a smart game. Our heads just weren't there. Some of the decisions with and without the puck led to some breakdowns." Bobrovsky now has a 3-6-3 record, 2.90 GAA, and .899 save percentage in 12 starts. Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender is something to be avoided where possible.

Sergei Bobrovsky was beaten five times on 39 shots in a 5-4 overtime defeat versus Dallas Tuesday night.
It wasn't a strong effort by the Columbus goaltender, but he still has a slight edge over Steve Mason for the team's top job.

Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start in goal Tuesday.
The Blue Jackets will play the Dallas Stars. Bobrovsky is 3-6-2 this season with a 2.71 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Put him in your lineup if you normally would.

Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made his third straight start Saturday night, the first for a Blue Jackets goalie this season.
It'll likely be four straight Sunday. Coach Todd Richards has said that when a No. 1 goaltender emerges, he will be treated as such. "He's playing well," Richards said of Bobrovsky. "He's been pretty clean recently. There weren't too many loose pucks lying out in front of his net (in a 2-1 loss to St. Louis Saturday night). I like the way he was getting across the crease, and also the way he was getting out to challenge pucks."

The Columbus Blue Jackets didn't help their goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky, Saturday night in a 2-1 loss to the Blues in St. Louis.
The Blue Jackets could only muster up 20 shots at St. Louis goaltender Jaroslav Halak. Bobrovsky, meanwhile, stopped 21 of the 23 shots the Blues fired at him.

Look for Sergei Bobrovsky to play between the pipes on Saturday.
Bobrovsky was the first netminder off the ice Saturday morning. He has a 2.78 GAA and .902 save percentage in 10 starts this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky blocked 28 of 30 shots in a 3-2 win over the Red Wings Thursday.
Detroit scored two goals in less than three minutes to start the game, but the Columbus goaltender settled down and didn't concede any more for the rest of the night. He has started two of the last three games for the Jackets and after this performance he's likely to be in goal again for their next outing.

Sergei Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Blue Jackets 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
The 24 year old netminder has been respectable considering the team in front of him, but having said that, neither he or Steve Mason should warrant fantasy consideration this season unless you're desperate for starts. If you own either goalie, hopefully you're in a league that doesn't count losses.

Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.
Bobrovsky will be looking to end his personal four-game losing streak. He has a 2.85 GAA and .898 save percentage in eight starts this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced, but it wasn't enough as his Blue Jackets fell 2-1 to Los Angeles on Friday night.
Bobrovsky has posted a save percentage over .900 just once in his past five games.

Sergei Bobrovsky will probably start in Friday's game against Los Angeles.
Bobrovsky has a 2.98 GAA and .896 save percentage in seven games this season. Only touch the Blue Jackets' goaltending situation as a last resort.

Sergei Bobrovsky allowed two goals on just 13 shots in a 3-1 loss to Edmonton Sunday.
It's unfortunate that Bobrovsky wasn't able to earn a victory since his teammates did such a good job of limiting Edmonton's scoring chances in this contest. He hasn't managed to outplay Steve Mason this season and will likely find himself watching the next game from the bench.

Sergei Bobrovsky allowed four goals and stopped 26 in a 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary Thursday.
The Blue Jackets keeper owns a 2-2-2 record on the year to go with a .900 save percentage and a 3.15 goals-against average.

Sergei Bobrovsky will probably start on Thursday.
It will be Bobrovsky's first game in a week. He was yanked last Thursday after allowing three goals on 11 shots, but it was later revealed that he was battling a flu.

Sergei Bobrovsky was apparently playing with the flu on Thursday.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 11 shots before being yanked in that contest. Either way, Bobrovsky's performance with the Blue Jackets has been a mixed bag and given the team in front of him, he's among the least desirable of the starting goaltenders in the league.

Sergei Bobrovsky was yanked on Thursday for the first time in his brief career with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 11 shots before being pulled. "Bobby's been great for us," Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards said. "But it was two-fold: Bobby needs to be better, but I needed to change it up to kind of shock the team." Bobrovsky now has a 2.97 GAA and .907 save percentage in five starts.

Sergei Bobrovsky's night ended in the first period when he allowed three goals on only 11 shots against St. Louis Thursday.
Steve Mason took over in relief and blocked all 13 shots he faced in a little over two periods of work. Neither goaltender is a very safe bet on any given night in Columbus.

Sergei Bobrovsky allowed only one goal on 25 shots in the Jackets' 2-1 win over the Stars Monday night.
Bobrovsky has played reasonably well in this shortened 48-game season and has clearly outplayed Steve Mason in the process. Bobrovsky did great in the KHL during the lockout and isn't a bad guy to pick up if you got stuck with an autodraft team and are hurting for goaltenders. He should however be started in moderation if possible, playing for the lowly Blue Jackets.

Look for Sergei Bobrovsky to get the start in goal for Columbus Monday.
Bobrovsky sat on the bench Saturday in a loss to Detroit as Steve Mason was between the pipes so it should be back to Bobrovsky tonight. Bobrovsky is 1-1-1 with a 2.84 GAA and a .913 save percentage and has outplayed Mason. Adjust your lineup if need be.

Netminder Sergei Bobrovsky played reasonably well but didn't get any support from his Columbus teammates as the Blue Jackets dropped a 4-0 decision to the Avalanche in Colorado Thursday night.
Bobrovsky stopped 24 of the Avs' 28 shots. He has been more reliable that the other Columbus goalie, Steve Mason, so far this season. Bobrovsky was solid in a pair of shootout games before Thursday's loss.

According to Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch, the plan is to start Sergei Bobrovsky against Colorado on Thursday night.
He said nothing is set in stone, but given the fact that Steve Mason was shelled by Phoenix on Wednesday and Bobrovsky was solid in a pair of shootout games it would be surprising to see him not get the nod.

Sergei Bobrovsky kicked aside 39 of 42 shots in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings Monday night.
Bobrovsky did great in the KHL during the lockout and isn't a bad guy to pick up if you're hurting for goaltending, but he should be started in moderation if possible, playing for the lowly Blue Jackets.

Sergei Bobrovsky kicked aside 32 of 34 shots in regulation in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-2 shootout win over the Nashville Predators.
The expectations surrounding the Blue Jackets couldn't be lower going into the regular season, so for them to win their opener is impressive. Bobrovsky isn't a bad guy to pick up if you're hurting for goaltending, but keep in mind that Columbus isn't likely to do well and Bobrovsky might end up splitting time with Steve Mason.

Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards has been happy with what Sergei Bobrovsky has done in training camp.
Bobrovsky had a 1.94 GAA and a .932 save percentage in 24 KHL games during the lockout. "Bobrovsky coming in having played games, I think I was expecting a smoother transition (to training camp), which is exactly what we got," Richards said. "I'm impressed with his work ethic." Bobrovsky is battling Steve Mason for the starting job. Richards will name his opening game starter in the near future, but regardless of who gets the nod, both should get plenty of chances this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky is headed back to Columbus after playing in the KHL during the lockout.
Bobrovsky was dealt to the Blue Jackets from the Flyers in the off-season and is expected to battle Steve Mason for the top job in Columbus this season. Bobrovsky was outstanding in the KHL as he was 18-3-2 with a 1.94 GAA and a .932 save percentage for SKA St. Petersburg. If he can come even close to those numbers, the Blue Jackets will obviously contend for a playoff spot this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky pitched a 26-save shutout for SKA St. Petersburg on Friday in a 4-0 whitewash of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
He struggled during his second tour with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2011-12 prior to being traded to Columbus. However, he has registered great statistics back in his home country against the competition of the KHL. Bobrovsky owns a 17-3-2 record, including three goose eggs, with a 2.03 GAA and a .928 save percentage.