[Rumour] NJD willing to trade for Markstrom in offseason if deal not reached before deadline

[sureLoss]

https://theathletic.com/5310525/2024...shared_article

Don’t turn the page on Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils just yet.

After a failed trade attempt a few weeks ago, I’m told New Jersey reached out again to the Calgary Flames this week to say it was still interested in the 34-year-old netminder. And in fact, I believe the Devils are now willing to make that trade without the Flames having to retain salary, which was a sticking point last time around (or at least the asset cost on retaining salary was).

But even with the Devils offering to take on all of Markstrom’s contract, which pays him $6 million per year through the 2025-26 season, I think it’s still a tough trade to contemplate for Flames GM Craig Conroy. His team is battling hard, and trading its MVP would probably gut his dressing room. He is definitely sensitive to that.

It is certainly a trade conversation that can be revisited this offseason, too. By then, the Devils might also have new goalie options on the market to look at, though. So that’s the Catch-22 for the Flames. Not an easy call either way …

[Toonage]

Holeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[JurassicTunga12]

I think I'd still retain to get more out of the trade. Not like we'll be strapped for cash?

In any case, make it happen.

[Reign of Fire]

[Icon]

Getr dun

[flamesgod]

Honestly, I much prefer the retention. I only want to trade Markstrom for a hefty return.

[ResAlien]

Sell em all

[mile]

Get it done.


Hopefully Markstrom's comments today will help make 'gutting the room' less of a worry


Hopefully this trade happens by Sunday, leaving the rest of the week to work on the Hanifin deal

[Moneyhands23]

I'm in a glass case of emotions

[dammage79]

Just do the deal guys. This isn't rocket appliances.

[kyuss275]

A wild last 15 minutes on the Markstrom speculation

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

I think I'd still retain to get more out of the trade. Not like we'll be strapped for cash?

In any case, make it happen.

Well, you can't make the Devils accept retention. It's simply a different offer. Take it, leave it or counter it.

[memphusk]

Retention be dammed, Mercer involved minimum or walk away.

[Lil Pedro]

Make this happen Smilin Craig

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Retain for a better return.

Like why not? The team won't be against the cap in the next few years because it won't be dressing stars that will be on/need big contracts.

Holtz + 1st + Casey for retention makes sense to me, if the Devils are bullish on Mercer.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

Honestly, I much prefer the retention. I only want to trade Markstrom for a hefty return.

Yup. But this would take some pressure off the negotiations. Maybe they meet halfway, with 25% retention, would would probably be easier to come to terms on.

[blankall]

You'd assume retention, beyond this year, has a fair bit of value in itself. Would love to see a fat return here, but also don't think the club suddenly got more into retention.

[Wood]

Conroy holding his ground could pay off huge, they knew they had all the leverage

[jg13]

well well well look who came crawling back

[Toonage]

Guessing it wasn't about a pick or additional prospect coming back it may be that the Flames just don't want to pay $2M or so for the next 2 years. Prefer to retain on expiring deals maybe?

In which case, enjoy the Garden State, Jacob.