At the trade deadline, there was much conversation about whether the Panthers would move their franchise goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, to a contender. But then there was a pivot in public perception, caused not only Bill Zito's decision to keep Bobrovsky past the deadline, but also by the general manager's strong praise of the veteran in his post-deadline press conference, and his seeming optimism that a deal could be struck. Zito even took exception to any implication that Bobrovsky had lost any of his excellence with age. We know, however, that no deal is done is done until it is -- and that plenty can go awry in negotiations. So, now, as April ends, everything is a little more questionable. Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice are seen taking questions during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place.…