Rumors are swirling that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be interested in acquiring veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman recently suggested that Toronto could be eyeing Markstrom, partly due to his history with Leafs GM Brad Treliving, who signed him in Calgary.
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll start with some positive updates regarding the Maple Leafs and the recent salary cap increase.
It’s no secret that the New Jersey Devils are after a goaltender this summer. New Jersey nearly acquired a No.1 goaltender ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline in March in a deal with the Calgary Flames.
General Manager Craig Conroy may have yet more sweet sorrow to deal with. In the wake of a 2023-2024 campaign where the rookie Flames exec sold off high-value roster players such as Chris Tanev, Noah Hanifin, Elias Lindholm, and Nikita Zadorov; more core contributors may be packing their bags for a new city.
The Calgary Flames have tried to trade goaltender Jacob Markstrom in the past and this offseason could once again be looking to move the veteran netminder.
During the regular season, the New Jersey Devils attempted to acquire Jacob Markstrom from Calgary. It’s not exactly a secret in the NHL. The club settled on Kaapo Kahkonen and Jake Allen instead.
One of hockey’s biggest events is about to take centre stage as the 2024 NHL Entry Draft is inching closer and closer every day. Amongst the excitement, some are questioning whether or not seven rounds is necessary.
The talk around Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom has been a hot topic this offseason. The 34-year-old was almost traded to the New Jersey Devils before the 2024 Trade Deadline.
The team was reportedly aware of the theatrics brought on by trade rumors earlier this season.
Don’t be surprised if the Calgary Flames trade Jacob Markstrom this summer after coming close to doing just that in the lead-up to the 2024 trade deadline.
Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours! The carousel that is the rumour mill is churning and things are growing as free agency nears. Even though Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals is done, offseason mode is in full swing.
Just a few months ago, it seemed as though Jacob Markstrom was going to be a New Jersey Devil. The Calgary Flames were working the lines in an attempt to move the 34-year-old goaltender, and seemed to have a deal worked out.
Friends, we’re just three weeks away from the 2024 NHL Draft. As the draft is traditionally an event that leads to trades between clubs, it’s no surprise that the volume of trade chatter in the ecosystem has erupted lately.
The New Jersey Devils have a couple of names in mind at goaltender.
According to a report, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerlad has not backed off his wishlist for goaltenders in a Devils trade. Insider Pierre LeBrun via The Athletic revealed that the Devils’ GM remains interested in acquiring Calgary Flames goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, or Boston Bruins goaltender, Linus Ullmark in a Devils trade.
According to a report, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerlad has not backed off his wishlist for goaltenders in a Devils trade. Insider Pierre LeBrun via The Athletic revealed that the Devils’ GM remains interested in acquiring Calgary Flames goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, or Boston Bruins goaltender, Linus Ullmark in a Devils trade.
The name of the game for the Calgary Flames heading into 2023-24 was about not only finding new weapons to place throughout the lineup in the form of newer, younger faces, but it was also about finding a way to put the more veteran faces on the right track.
Sheldon Keefe was introduced to the New Jersey Devils-based media this week and noted his excitement for getting started with the team and the prospect of such young talent being too good to pass up, despite having a free pass for two years to sit and collect a hefty paycheque.
The Calgary Flames have made a ton of trades over the past calendar year, and they don’t appear to be done just yet. The relationship between the organization and goaltender Jacob Markstrom seemed to sour late in the 2023-24 season, leading many to believe he will be moved this offseason.
The Calgary Flames have flung themselves headlong into a retooling process, with five pending 2024 unrestricted free agents finding themselves traded to a new team between June 2023 and now.
Arguably the biggest question for the Calgary Flames during the 2024 off-season is figuring out the future for veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom. But as the Flames prepare for the 2024 NHL Draft and take stock of their reserve list at each position, they have quietly amassed a decent amount of depth in net – regardless of Markstrom’s future.
One of the hottest NHL Trade Rumors of this past season was Jacob Markstrom being traded from the Calgary Flames to the New Jersey Devils. However, it was more than just a rumor.
It’s now been more than a decade since an established star goaltender with term remaining on his contract was traded midway through an NHL season. Yes, it was Roberto Luongo.
In a recent update on the NHL Network, Elliotte Friedman shared insights on several Calgary Flames players.
At least two teams have called the Flames about the potential availability of veteran netminder Jacob Markstrom.
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