The New Jersey Devils have acquired forwards Evan Rodriques, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves from the Florida Panthers in a five-player trade, according to Pierre LeBrun.
In exchange for the three forwards, the Panthers receive veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank. The deal, confirmed per @PierreVLeBrun, represents a significant roster adjustment for both Eastern Conference clubs as they reshape their lineups.
The addition of Markstrom provides Florida with an established veteran presence in the crease, addressing a key area for the franchise. Meanwhile, the Devils focus on bolstering their offensive depth. Evan Rodriques and Jesper Boqvist bring proven NHL experience to the New Jersey rotation, with Boqvist returning to the organization where he began his career. Ben Steeves also joins the Devils' system as part of the transaction.
For the Panthers, Angus Crookshank joins Markstrom as the incoming pieces in the swap. No additional draft assets or salary retention details have been confirmed at this time as part of the full Panthers-Devils deal.
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