The Trade Has Finally happened, Jakob Markstrom was Traded by the Calgary Flames to the NJ Devils For Defenseman Kevin Bahl & a 2025 1st Rd Draft pick.
This was a trade thats been in the works since last years trade deadline and it finally became official today that the Devils have found their #1 goalie for next season in Markstrom.
There was alot of trade rumors going around about Ullmark, Saros, Gibson but the package going to Calgary made more sense for Tom Fitzgerald and he made it happen.
In this video, I discuss the trade, what it means for both sides and how this could be a good trade for both teams
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Calgry has half of the devs roster
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I am just relieved it's done and over with. I think it was a fair deal on both sides. Bahl was a big defenseman who wasn't physical enough. He will need to develop that more in Calgary to flourish. Hopefully, Fitz can sign Zadorov in free agency.
Like the deal, gonna miss Bahl but live No 10th, No Mercer, No Holtz, and they retained… thats awesome, FitzMagic we def need to get a big D man either trade or FA, focus on backend out…. More moves to come cant wait!!!
Love it , didn’t break the bank or roster and sets up for future moves. Hopefully Marky is a wall as well as Allen. Def a top 6 forward incoming and top 4 physical vet D . I’m just excited to see who . We still have that 10th overall
I’m 50/50 but let’s go devils! Hopefully he can do the best with us
I like the part about Calgary retaining some salary and I don't think Fitzgerald gave up too much. What he's paying the goalie tandem is insanely great. I think Jacob will be motivated by the move. Now Zadarov please! LFGD 💥
Glad we kept the 10th pick, Holtz, and Mercer. Only concern is Markstrom’s durability at this age.
new jersey made out like bandits, markie at 4 mil
I’m glad the devils got a goaltender that has over a .900 SV% the thing that worries me is that he is older and injuries with older goalies hasn’t been in greatest favor for the devils especially in the goaltender category.
With Rugowski as goaltending coach and Brodeur yelling on national TV that goalies have gone soft and can play more, what can go wrong? I like this deal but note he didn't play over 50 games last season. Part of that may have been because he did not play as much at the end of the season when the Flames petered out of any shot at the playoffs.
I like the deal, Markstrom was 6th amongst starters in GSAE/60 last season, and was once 2nd in Vezina voting. The cap cost is low for a guy like that.
I just enjoy venting about how this franchise has managed goalies, which I think is a valid complaint. If we see him getting ridden like we did Vitek when he had a tweak, Blackwood playing right after surgery, and Daws playing something like 9 starts in a row as a 23 year old last season; I'm going to go ballistic.
I like this move a lot but hopefully no more injuries
This will be Markstroms 16th season. He's a very good goalie and we got a good deal… glad we got the break on the cap hit for the first rounder and we didn't lose the high pick we got this year. But I would consider him a good #2. I don't know what he was promised. But older goalies tend to break down and they get slower. Plus the Devils management has had a habit of making #1's play too many games. Sure Martin was the guy who always wanted to play every game but that type of goalie is rare. I think the Devils should agressively go after a younger #1 type goalie and then one or two rock solid defensemen… hopefully with some hitting and intimidation factor. There is no one on the team right now that can play and fill the enforcer role since we lost Wood. If we don't go after a solid #1 younger goalie, I would consider the Markstrom trade partially a "CYA" move on the part of Fitzgerald.
Great video!
Kevin Bahl is NOT a player worth crying about losing… We just upgraded our goaltending in a massive way. Hopefully that pick ends up being #32, LGD
I'm glad that the Devils got Markstrom. That was also a great trade with what little the Devils gsve up.
I love the trade. So many other possibilities. I also think either Siegs or Marino could still be moved.
i like the trade and i am not listening to others on the internet cause everybody has different opinions but we got our goalie we have some work to do.
My only concern is if Markstrom can stay healthy, but with Allen they can have a 60/40 split and help keep them both in good shape and reduce the risk of injury due to overplaying either guy. I think this deal works out best for NJ but if Calgary can get Bahl to step up his physicality, he will turn out to be a really dependable defenseman for them. Now it's going to be VERY interesting to see what Fitz's next moves are going to be. That #10 pick and still having Holtz gives him some real value to make a big splash before diving into free agency. I'm excited!
OK 👍