NHL Rumors: Devils Planning Big Move With Jacob Markstrom
President and general manager Tom Fitzgerald said the club “wants Jacob and Amanda Markstrom to be part of our family moving forward,” adding that conversations with his agent have been “real healthy.” The Jacob Markstrom extension is tracking as a multi-year deal after initial dialogue in the ~$5 million AAV range, with the gap believed to be on dollars and/or term.
Markstrom, 35 now and turning 36 during the deal, is week-to-week with a lower-body injury but has resumed skating. Fitzgerald acknowledged the club must balance age-related rules and downside protection with rewarding a starter who went 26-16-6 with a 2.50 GAA and four shutouts last season.
What does Jacob Markstrom's future in New Jersey look like? 👀@frank_seravalli weighs in.
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What it means for New Jersey’s crease - and cap
Fitzgerald’s goal is continuity. Jake Allen is already signed on a unique five-year, $1.8 million-per-season pact, giving the Devils a cost-controlled tandem if they can land Markstrom at a manageable number.
Structure will likely have bonuses and protection in the early years, plus flexibility on the back end as the team navigates extensions elsewhere.
Prior to the season, I noted the #NJDevils should expect fewer games out of Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen this year.
— Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) October 15, 2025
We're three games into the season and issues have already arisen for both guys.
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Talks paused to let Markstrom's recent injury “breathe,” but both parties intend to circle back soon.
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