Insider Pierre Lebrun Leaks Blockbuster Trade That Fell Apart
Ahead of the March 8 deadline, several Calgary Flames players have been at the center of trade chatter, including goalie Jacob Markstrom. Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, and New Jersey Devils have been linked to Markstrom, with rumors even suggesting that he agreed to waive his no-trade clause to join the Devils.
Insider Pierre Lebrun Clarifies The Markstrom Situation
However, insider Pierre LeBrun has provided a significant clarification regarding these trade rumors involving Markstrom. LeBrun revealed that Markstrom was never asked to waive his no-trade clause, although he remains a top trade target leading up to the deadline. Talks between the Devils and Flames are currently on pause but could resume later this month.
While Markstrom could still be a target for the Devils to upgrade their goaltending position, it's uncertain if a deal will materialize before March 8.
Markstrom, who joined the Flames in 2020 after playing for the Vancouver Canucks, has posted a 17-14-2 record this season with a .916 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average.
Despite trade speculation, the Flames are closely monitoring the market as they remain just three points behind both the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
For now, it's a waiting game.
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14 FEVRIER | 262 ANSWERS Insider Pierre Lebrun Leaks Blockbuster Trade That Fell Apart Do you think Markstrom will get traded? | ||
| No | 80 | 30.5 % |
| New Jersey | 85 | 32.4 % |
| Edmonton | 29 | 11.1 % |
| Other | 68 | 26 % |
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