Flames trade goalie Jacob Markstrom to Devils
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The Calgary Flames have traded goalie Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a first-round pick and defenceman Kevin Bahl.
The Calgary Flames have traded goalie Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a first-round pick and defenceman Kevin Bahl.
The team announced the deal in a news release on Wednesday, confirming earlier reports that the Swedish netminder was headed to the Garden State.
In return, the Flames receive a 2025 first-round draft pick and Bahl.
In a news release, the Devils said the 2025 first-round pick is top-10 protected and the Flames are retaining 31.25 per cent of Markstrom’s remaining contract.
“Today’s trade demonstrates our focus on the infusion of young talented players into our roster as well as acquiring important draft capital, while maintaining our commitment as a playoff competitive team,” Flames general manager Craig Conroy said in a news release.
“We thank Jacob for his professionalism and understanding of our decision to make this trade now and at this stage in his career.”
Bahl, 23, was originally drafted in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft. He has played in four NHL seasons since 2020-21, suiting up for all 82 games with the Devils last year.
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