PostMarked: Sunny Mehta deals Jacob Markstrom’s ENTIRE CAP HIT to his Former Employer

PostMarked: Sunny Mehta deals Jacob Markstrom’s ENTIRE CAP HIT to his Former Employer

From Locked On Devils - Daily Podcast On The New Jersey Devils by Trey Matthews, Locked On Podcast Network

June 30, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 1436

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Zach Berman discusses the New Jersey Devils' trade of Jacob Markstrom and its implications for the team's future.

The episode opens with Zach Berman reacting to the major news that the New Jersey Devils have traded Jacob Markstrom and his entire $6 million cap hit to the Florida Panthers, alongside AHL forward Angus Crookshank. In return, the Devils received forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves. Zach Berman emphasizes how remarkable it is that the Devils moved Markstrom’s full contract without retaining any salary, highlighting it as a huge win that opens up additional cap space for the team 00:03:28. The discussion moves to the qualities of the incoming players, with particular focus on Evan Rodrigues. Zach Berman considers Rodrigues a valuable addition to the Devils’ middle six, praising his winning pedigree and versatility—he can slot in anywhere from the third line to the top six and brings championship experience from Florida. Jesper Boqvist, a familiar face, is described as a solid fourth-liner who improves the team’s depth, while Steeves is regarded as a potential AHL contributor or fourth-liner 00:05:41. Having freed up significant salary, Zach Berman speculates about the Devils’ next move, especially regarding their goaltending situation. With Markstrom gone, the…

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