The Calgary Flames have traded goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils. The deal involves the Devils sending 23-year-old defenseman Kevin Bahl and a first-round pick in 2025, which is top-10 protected, to Calgary. Additionally, the Flames will retain 31.25% of Markstrom's $6 million cap hit. The trade follows months of negotiations and sees Markstrom waiving his no-trade clause to facilitate the move. Markstrom, 34, is known for his great play reading, smart depth management, and strong athleticism. His career stats include a 2.72 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. The trade is seen as beneficial for both teams, with Calgary focusing on a retool and the Devils securing a seasoned goaltender. Markstrom has two more years left on his contract.
Markstrom will have a $4,125,000 cap hit for #NJDevils with Calgary retaining salary on his deal. Jake Allen, who will make up the second half of the goaltending duo, has a cap hit of $3,850,000. Looking good! https://t.co/PbJBN9BNQ4
Devils agree to acquire goalie Jacob Markstrom from Flames, source says https://t.co/PzclYJmZUs https://t.co/h04BinkhM2
Cross New Jersey off the list as a potential destination for Ullmark. https://t.co/e2uYiDH26C
Markstrom traded to Devils by Flames for 1st-round draft pick, Bahl ⤵️ https://t.co/xjQD6y1acw
Honestly surprised New Jersey’s first this year wasn’t the first in this deal. But it’s a trade the Devils should’ve made last year. Making up for lost time now.
Jacob Markstrom is a Devil. @Magnum702. It happened. https://t.co/Mi2WoDQ0zZ
Seems strange that Calgary held out on a Markstrom deal only to accept…that. It’s not bad value, but a 2025 (potentially 2026) 1st won’t contribute for a while.
Calgary Flames trade goalie Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey Devils. https://t.co/QPcOJHZnrT https://t.co/rb4Ny88zlB
Now in the name of all that is good and holy will y’all believe me when I say the #Preds are not trading Juuse Saros to the Devils https://t.co/jPTI3pWtOI
Jacob Markstrom Traded from Flames to Devils, Sportsnet Confirms https://t.co/cASULe1UNk
Jacob Markstrom has a full NMC and #NJDevils were the team he and his camp were focused on all along. Getting a deal done this summer was in best interests of both Calgary and Markstrom. #Flames
#Flames defence acquisition Kevin Bahl is a left-handed shot, turns 24 next week. Has so far totaled 148 games of NHL experience, including all 82 with the Devils this past season.
#Flames sending Jacob Markstrom to the #NJDevils is official. Calgary receives a 2025 first-round pick (top ten protected) and 23-year old left shot d-man Kevin Bahl. Calgary also retaining 31.25% of Markstrom’s salary, per @FriedgeHNIC.
Markstrom career numbers: 2.72 GAA .909 save % Playoff series won: 3 Age: 34 Cap hit: $6 mil Years left on deal: 2 Jarry career numbers: 2.70 GAA .912 save % Playoff series won: 0 Age: 29 Cap hit: $5.375 mil Years left on deal: 4 Markstrom fetched a 1st round pick. Just sayin
The #NJDevils are spending $6.05 million on Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen combined.
Jacob Markstrom is officially a Devil. 😈 Additionally, the Flames will retain 31.25% of Markstrom’s contract. https://t.co/iLjaxXeqwE
First rounder in 2025 is top-10 protected. Calgary retains 31.25% of Markstrom's $6 million cap hit. https://t.co/3UdQaAXlaa
The #flames are retaining 31.25% of Jacob Markstrom's $6M cap hit/salary in the trade with #NJDevils Return: Kevin Bahl and 2025 first-round pick (top-10 protected).
#Flames trade return includes a first-rounder, but they’ll have to wait until 2025. https://t.co/6fyzXsueLh
If you listened to @ExpectedByWhom this week you know how the salary retention process actually works https://t.co/6FadMfVq35
‼️ JACOB MARKSTROM IS A NEW JERSEY DEVIL ‼️ The @NJDevils have acquired Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames. https://t.co/qiGAKucXin
Official deal is Markstrom to the Devils for defenseman Kevin Bahl, first rounder in 2025 (top 10 protected) and Calgary retains 31.25% of Markstrom's salary.
Full trade details: Bahl, first RD pick 2025 (top 10 protected) for Markstrom with 31.25% retained on his remaining contract which has two more years.
Just landed in Kansas City… It’s Kevin Bahl, a first in 2025 (top 10 protected) for Markstrom Calgary retains 31.25 per cent (I know I’m late)
(Big) Game (hunting) over! We got our guy!! Welcome to the #NJDevils Jacob Markstrom!! https://t.co/oeITezn2Yk
Flames are retaining 31.25% salary retained -- a $4.125M cap hit -- of Markstrom's salary. #NJDevils
What a world we live in. Here I am, enjoying a lovely snack box on a flight to Toronto, when I hear at 37,000 feet Jacob Markstrom has finally been traded to New Jersey for defenceman Kevin Bahl and the Devils' first round pick in 2025 (draft protected). The Flames' retool has…
Trade Details: To #njdevils: G Jacob Markstrom To #Flames: NJD 2025 1st Round Pick*, D Kevin Bahl #Flames are retaining 30% on Markstrom, knocking Markstrom down to $4 mil AAV. CGY avoids July 1 SB. *Pick is Top 10 protected. Markstrom waived his 'no-trade' clause.
My man @JamesNicholsNHL only been working on this story how many months now?! Looking like #NJDevils finally find their goalie https://t.co/UeYF7nenjH
This is a terrific trade for the Devils. https://t.co/Yx4T092yiP
❌ Marks the spot. Welcome to Jersey, Jacob! 📰: https://t.co/NgYAgP5O5g https://t.co/ZmFBiM79nC
Over 30% retained by the Flames. https://t.co/FhZgJgtGAy
There's your retention. https://t.co/ZpCEXQi0Bd
Trade discussion heated up last night between the clubs. Markstrom officially waived this morning. Flames have also retained salary in the trade. https://t.co/ScrnIbbZ3Y
Markstrom to #NJDevils as per @DarrenDreger https://t.co/hEnU0aegWl
This sounds like a really, really good trade for the #NJDevils.
Jacob Markstrom is a member of the #NJDevils More⤵️ https://t.co/zH07P48i8R
Kevin Bahl, 2025 1st round pick (top 10 protected) to the Flames for Jacob Markstrom. https://t.co/4bbjC0Up6O
I personally don't think that Markstrom is the answer for #NJDevils problems, as they need their defensive play to be exponentially better if they want to give themselves a shot.
"You're gonna want to hear this." https://t.co/Yn0JL2Zem1
The 2025 first round pick is top 10 protected ⤵️ https://t.co/uj08zNummh
Huge move by the #Flames that we all saw coming, and absolutely changes the identity of their group. Markstrom was a pretty big voice in the room & part of the team fabric. His unhappiness had been brewing for months. Calgary's crease is now Dustin Wolf's crease.
On your Marks, get set...
That is wow. Great work by Calgary. https://t.co/szumz3y1RH
The #NJDevils are trading Kevin Bahl and a 2025 1st rd pick. https://t.co/crP0IGwQR7
The "big game" hunt is over –– Jacob Markstrom is an #NJDevils. I believe Bahl is part of the package going back. https://t.co/qgVZgEW7F4
The Calgary Flames have traded goalie Jacob Markström to the New Jersey Devils, sources tell @reporterchris. Markström waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the move. 🔗 https://t.co/Yi5bnWsOVM
Markstrom to the Devils. In return Calgary gets 23 year old Dman Kevin Bahl and a 1st round pick in 2025
Here we go! https://t.co/NdpABH8Mic
Trade will be announced shortly https://t.co/nFcrsdIMIl
Elsewhere in the Metro… https://t.co/bgYC85IP0T
The Calgary #Flames are working to finalize a trade to send goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the #NJDevils: https://t.co/QUIHhCgi3w
I wrote about what the Devils would get in Jakob Markstrom back in Feb. It all still applies now. • Great play reading • Smart depth management • Strong athleticism even at 34 • Excellent on HD chances Devils fans might be interested ⤵️ https://t.co/PQdU8ktZO4 https://t.co/U1jHqKUTYR
Jacob Markström has been traded to the New Jersey Devils, per @travisyost and @PierreVLeBrun https://t.co/mavOja8O4O
Jacob Markstrom is heading to the NJ Devils, Sportsnet can confirm. 🔁 https://t.co/ZCWhTJciCJ
Jacob Markstrom has reportedly been traded to New Jersey. 👀 https://t.co/oIpRfwzGzy https://t.co/wITRscty6D
Jacob Markstrom has been traded to New Jersey. 👀 https://t.co/oIpRfwz8K0 https://t.co/OdT4E8owNx
As @travisyost reported, Flames and Devils working to finalize a Markstrom trade after months of negotiations. Not everyone involved has been informed yet, I’m told. https://t.co/9sSbECOoKv
Can confirm that Jacob Markstrom is a Devil. Waiting to hear return details.
The #NJDevils have acquired Jacob Markstrom.
The #Flames have traded goaltender Jacob Markstrom to #njdevils. Working on details. First on the case: @travisyost
Looks like it’s time to turn up the heat on the NHL offseason. It just took a deal with the Devils to make it happen. Xoxo.
Waiting on details, but believe Jacob Markstrom has been traded.
Believe Calgary’s Jakob Markstrom is being traded to New Jersey.
Anyway, it sounds like the #NJDevils and #Flames could be at a standoff regarding Jacob Markstrom. More⤵️ https://t.co/5K01dBZzvC
The #NJDevils are looking for... well... Everything. One of their biggest priorities should be a top-4 defenseman. Here's 3 options I wrote earlier this offseason⤵️ https://t.co/jTzu4CqcfO