The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. Markstrom, 36, returns to Florida where he started his NHL career. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and the rights to pending restricted free agent Ben Steeves to the Devils for Markstrom and winger Angus Crookshank.
Panthers’ Roster Moves
The trade signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky’s storied run in South Florida. Bobrovsky, 37, backstopped Florida to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and ’25 and another trip to the final in ’23. He is expected to be among the top players available when free agency opens.
Markstrom is beginning a two-year contract at an annual salary cap hit of $6 million. The Panthers also acquired goalie Akira Schmid from Vegas on Monday night for a 2028 third-round pick.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
