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By Lansing Murphy

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 13: Josh Anderson #34 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates a goal with teammates Boone Jenner #38 and Brandon Dubinsky #17 against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 13: Josh Anderson #34 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates a goal with teammates Boone Jenner #38 and Brandon Dubinsky #17 against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Bobrovksy wins his Third Vezina

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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 21: Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets poses for a portrait with the Vezina Trophy at the 2017 NHL Awards at T-Mobile Arena on June 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Hey Bob, get that tux pressed up. You’re going to need it to accept your third Vezina trophy this year.

The Russian net minder is off to a fine start, nothing incredible, but he is in great shape and has progressively played better through the preseason and through his first two games of the season. Bob, like most goaltenders needs a few games at full speed to get himself in form. Same can be said about the defense. Which is already looking pretty good.

The blueline is looking good and getting better all without a guy named Seth Jones too. Ever heard of him? He is one of the most, if not the most, dominate defenseman in the game today and together with Zach Werenski, they don’t allow very many shots during the course of their 25 plus minutes on the ice.

Besides the top pair, the second pair is looking like a top pair themselves right now. Ryan Murray and Markus Nutivaara are looking like one of the better second pairs in the league. if these two continue their great play from the back half of last year and the first few games of this season, Bob won’t be facing very many tough shots this year.

To top off the reason why Bob will win the Vezina is his contract situation. Sergei is in the final year of his deal and wants to get PAID. Like Carey Price paid.

The only way to do that is come out and dominate the regular season and win a playoff round. Another dominate year in net will lead to more hardware on the shelf for Bob.

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