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Panthers Reacquire Jacob Markström in Five-Player Trade With Devils

Florida secures a veteran starter to pair with Akira Schmid, a move that reshapes both clubs' rosters and cap plans.

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Apr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom (25) takes shots during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Evan Rodrigues of the Florida Panthers celebrates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game Two of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Panthers completed the trade Tuesday, receiving goaltender Jacob Markström and winger Angus Crookshank in exchange for Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and prospect Ben Steeves.
  • New Jersey retained no salary on Markström, so Florida assumes his two-year contract with a $6 million average annual value that begins July 1.
  • Markström struggled in 2025–26, posting a 3.07 goals-against average and .883 save percentage in 44 games, which makes this a clear risk for a team replacing longtime starter Sergei Bobrovsky.
  • Florida now has a new tandem after acquiring Akira Schmid from Vegas the day before, and Bobrovsky is expected to test unrestricted free agency when the market opens.
  • The Devils gain middle-six forward depth and roughly $12.98 million in short-term cap flexibility but must still address their starting goalie plan, with options including Jake Allen, Nico Daws or an outside addition.