In a move that no one saw coming — not even Sergei Bobrovsky, reportedly mid-sip of his protein shake when the announcement dropped — the Panthers are turning their captain into their last line of defense.
Maurice addressed the media this morning with a straight face, explaining the logic behind the switch:
“Barky’s vision, calm under pressure, and ability to read plays make him the perfect fit in net. Plus, have you seen him in warm-ups? The guy’s glove hand is criminally underrated.”
Teammates reacted with a mix of disbelief and excitement. Matthew Tkachuk was quoted as saying, “If anyone can score and stop the puck at the same time, it’s Barky. I’m just wondering if he’ll still take face-offs from the crease.”
Fans immediately flooded social media with memes of Barkov Photoshopped into oversized goalie pads, with hashtags like #BarkovBetweenThePipes and #CaptainSave trending within minutes.
When asked if this was just a publicity stunt, Maurice smiled cryptically:
“You’ll see Saturday night. We’re all in on this.”
Whether it’s genius or chaos remains to be seen — but one thing’s for sure: the Panthers’ next game just became must-watch TV.
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