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.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (7)
- NHL odds: Panthers all in for 2026-27 Stanley Cup run with acquisition of Jacob Markstrom CBS Sports · 48d ago
- Panthers acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom from Devils Sportsnet.ca · 48d ago
- Panthers acquire Jacob Markstrom from Devils, spelling end of Sergei Bobrovsky era The New York Times · 48d ago
- Devils Acquire Rodrigues, Boqvist and Steeves from Florida NHL.com · 48d ago
- Panthers trade another former Bruins forward ahead of NHL free agency Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Panthers acquire goalie Markstrom from Devils in 5-player deal ESPN · 48d ago
- Devils Trade Jacob Markstrom & Angus Crookshank to Panthers for Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves All About The Jersey · 48d ago broke it first
Where it stands
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.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 48d ago.
Answered
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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