Markstrom traded to Panthers by Devils for 3 forwards
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Key Points:
- The Florida Panthers signed veteran goalie Jacob Markstrom to a two-year, $12 million contract starting next season, signaling a potential departure for Sergei Bobrovsky, whose contract expires soon.
- Markstrom, with a solid NHL record including 25 shutouts and a .907 save percentage, joins a Panthers team undergoing significant roster changes after missing the playoffs for the first time in seven years.
- Florida recently acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators and made multiple trades, including adding defenseman Radko Gudas and forward Garnet Hathaway, to strengthen the roster.
- The New Jersey Devils, who missed the playoffs again, hired Sunny Mehta as GM; Mehta previously served as assistant GM with the Panthers, indicating a connection between the teams.
- The Panthers also acquired forwards Mason Marchment, Andreas Johnsson, and Angus Crookshank, as well as defenseman Adam Boqvist, all of whom have NHL experience and contributed to Florida's recent Stanley Cup wins.
