Panthers acquire goalie Jacob Markstrom from Devils
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils as of June 30, 2026. This move allows two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky to enter free agency. Markstrom's arrival marks a significant shift in the Panthers' goaltending strategy, raising questions about Bobrovsky's future with the team. Details regarding Markstrom's contract and the terms of the trade have not been disclosed.
- •Jacob Markstrom joins Panthers from Devils on June 30, 2026
- •Sergei Bobrovsky to enter free agency after trade
- •Details of the trade and Markstrom's contract remain undisclosed
- •Markstrom's acquisition shifts the Panthers' goaltending
- •Bobrovsky's future with the Panthers is now uncertain
- 6:22 PMESPN — Source: Panthers acquire Devils goalie Markstrom
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Florida Panthers acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Devils
"The Florida Panthers traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom in a deal with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday that all but certainly signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky's storied run in South Florida. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and the rights to pending restricted free agnet Ben Steeves to the Devils for Markstrom and winger Angus Crookshank.
"The Panthers have acquired Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom, allowing two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky to hit the free agent market, a source told ESPN.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 30, 2026, 6:22 PMSource: Panthers acquire Devils goalie Markstrom
The Panthers have acquired Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom, allowing two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky to hit the free agent market, a source told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 5:44 PMFlorida Panthers acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Devils
The Florida Panthers traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom in a deal with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday that all but certainly signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky's storied run in South Florida. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and the rights to pending restricted free agnet Ben Steeves to the Devils for Markstrom and winger Angus Crookshank.
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