
Florida Panthers Secure Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank in Blockbuster Deal
The Panthers announced a major trade that brings Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank to Florida while sending out three forwards to the New Jersey Devils.
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The Panthers announced a major trade that brings Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank to Florida while sending out three forwards to the New Jersey Devils.

The Florida Panthers traded for Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank, a move that clears cap space and hints at Sergei Bobrovsky’s departure, while the Devils receive forward talent and a fresh start under new GM Sunny Mehta.

The New Jersey Devils secure forward Ben Steeves from the Florida Panthers in a five‑player transaction, while sending forward Angus Crookshank and other assets to Florida.

The Florida Panthers sent top AHL scorer Ben Steeves to the New Jersey Devils as part of a three‑team trade that also involved Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and Angus Crookshank.
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