Calgary Flames Trade Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey Devils for Kevin Bahl and Draft Pick

The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first-round draft pick, with Calgary retaining 31.25% of Markstrom's salary. This move aims to address the Devils' long-standing goaltending issues, which contributed to their disappointing 2023-24 season. Markstrom, who had an average recent season with a .905 save percentage and a 2.78 goals-against average, is expected to stabilize the Devils' net alongside Jake Allen. The Flames, looking to rebuild, will likely give more opportunities to goalies Daniel Vladar and Dustin Wolf. The transaction concludes months of speculation and trade talks between the two franchises.