Edmonton Oilers eye Jacob Markstrom as trade talks emerge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New Jersey Devils are exploring trade interest in goaltender Jacob Markstrom, previously sought by the Edmonton Oilers. New Jersey, while not close to a deal, is gauging market interest for Markstrom, who has two seasons remaining on his contract at a $6 million cap hit. The Oilers had targeted Markstrom during free agency in 2020 but lost out as he signed with the Calgary Flames. Following his trade to New Jersey, Markstrom recorded a 3.07 GAA and.883 save percentage this past season. Edmonton's goaltending situation has been inconsistent since Markstrom's departure from free agency discussions.
- •Markstrom is currently under contract with New Jersey for two more seasons.
- •The Devils are not close to finalizing a deal involving Markstrom.
- •Edmonton previously pursued Markstrom before he signed with Calgary in 2020.
- •Markstrom posted a 3.07 GAA and.883 save percentage last season.
- •Oilers have struggled with goaltending consistency since Markstrom chose Calgary.
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"As New Jersey gauges trade interest in Jacob Markstrom, the Oilers face a familiar crossroads with the elite netminder who once slipped through their fingers in free agency.
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