Jacob Markstrom trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly fell apart
The Toronto Maple Leafs could have gotten Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames this summer, but it seems that petty politics got in the way.
It has been known for some time now that Markstrom was looking to leave the Flames. He went so far as to request a trade from the team last season, and while it sounded like he was as good as gone, the deal never came. At the time, he was linked to the New Jersey Devils, and that seems to have followed him to this summer, as it was the Devils who ultimately acquired the veteran netminder.
Welcome to Jersey, Jacob!
Going back to Calgary was young defenseman Kevin Bahl and the Devils' 1st round pick in 2025. The Flames also agreed to retain 30% of Markstrom's salary to make the deal work.
To #njdevils: G Jacob Markstrom
To #Flames: NJD 2025 1st Round Pick*, D Kevin Bahl
#Flames are retaining 30% on Markstrom, knocking Markstrom down to $4 mil AAV. CGY avoids July 1 SB.
*Pick is Top 10 protected.
Markstrom waived his 'no-trade' clause.
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a similar offer on the table for Markstrom. One could imagine that deal probably looked something like a 1st round pick and perhaps a player like Timothy Liljegren. However, the Flames picked New Jersey's offer, likely because they did not want to trade with their own former GM in Brad Treliving.
[via: @FriedgeHNIC]
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This is not that surprising. After all, the Leafs were also reportedly interested in Chris Tanev and Nikita Zadorov last season, but they lost out on both of those players too. As such, it seems like the Leafs will not be completing a trade with the Flames anytime soon.
Source: HockeyPatrolElliotte Friedman reveals why Jacob Markstrom trade to the Leafs collapsed
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