Devils Trade Jacob Markstrom & Angus Crookshank to Panthers for Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves
The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils in a multi-player trade signaling a shift in their roster.
📍 The outcome
The Panthers acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank from the Devils in a five-player deal. In exchange, the Devils received Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves.
This move signaled the end of the Sergei Bobrovsky era for the Panthers.
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The Florida Panthers have traded Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves to the New Jersey Devils. In exchange, the Panthers receive goaltender Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank.
Coverage from the New York Times, ESPN, and NHL.com highlights that the deal involves five players. The New York Times specifically notes that the acquisition of Markstrom marks the end of the Sergei Bobrovsky era in Florida, while Yahoo Sports points out the trade involves another former Bruins forward.
Attention now turns to how these moves position both teams ahead of NHL free agency.
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Who did the Devils receive in the trade?
The Devils acquired Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves.
Who did the Panthers receive in the trade?
The Panthers acquired Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank.
What is the significance of the trade for the Panthers' goaltending?
According to The New York Times, the move spells the end of the Sergei Bobrovsky era.
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