Rumors about the Calgary Flames: Jacob Markstrom is probably out of the team
Reversing a deal that would have sent Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils was one of the big decisions the Calgary Flames made this season, and while they were right in nearly every case, there was one that many fans wished they could go back. Now that negotiations with the Devils are heating up once more, it seems as though the veteran goalkeeper has played his final game with the Flames.
Recent sources claim that Jacob Markstrom has told the Flames that he would prefer to play for a contender; because huge net needs exist for New Jersey, Toronto, Colorado, Los Angeles, and other contenders, it’s definitely a possibility.
It’s understandable that the 34-year-old veteran wants to win a Stanley Cup, and his play at the beginning of the 2023–24 season demonstrated that he still had the skills necessary to be one of the NHL’s best goalies. Despite his desire to go, Markstrom is still subject to his no-movement clause, which means he might reject a trade if the opposing team attempting to sign him isn’t the perfect fit.
The Flames own the ninth overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, and since they are supposedly looking ahead, Markstrom might fetch them a high draft pick, particularly if a bidding war breaks out for the seasoned player.
In the end, it’s been a while coming, and following the incident at the trade deadline, Markstrom has made it clear that he wants to leave. As a result, a move is likely to occur in the upcoming weeks and months.
Reversing a trade that would have sent Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils is something they wish they could take back. Now that negotiations with the Devils are heating up once more, it seems as though the veteran goalkeeper has played his final game with the Flames.
Recent sources claim that Jacob Markstrom has told the Flames that he would prefer to play for a contender; because huge net needs exist for New Jersey, Toronto, Colorado, Los Angeles, and other contenders, it’s definitely a possibility.
It’s understandable that the 34-year-old veteran wants to win a Stanley Cup, and his play at the beginning of the 2023–24 season demonstrated that he still had the skills necessary to be one of the NHL’s best goalies.
Despite his desire to go, Markstrom is still subject to his no-movement clause, which means he might reject a trade if the opposing team attempting to sign him isn’t the perfect fit.
The Flames own the ninth overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, and since they are supposedly looking ahead, Markstrom might fetch them a high draft pick, particularly if a bidding war breaks out for the seasoned player.
In the end, it’s been a while coming, and following the incident at the trade deadline, Markstrom has made it clear that he wants to leave. As a result, a move is likely to occur in the upcoming weeks and months.