EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 29 MIN
PostMarked: Sunny Mehta deals Jacob Markstrom’s ENTIRE CAP HIT to his Former Employer
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The episode opens with Zach Berman reacting to the major news that the New Jersey Devils have traded Jacob Markstrom and his entire $6 million cap hit to the Florida Panthers, alongside AHL forward Angus Crookshank. In return, the Devils received forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves. Zach Berman emphasizes how remarkable it is that the Devils moved Markstrom’s full contract without retaining any salary, highlighting it as a huge win that opens up additional cap space for the team 00:03:28. The discussion moves to the qualities of the incoming players, with particular focus on Evan Rodrigues. Zach Berman considers Rodrigues a valuable addition to the Devils’ middle six, praising his winning pedigree and versatility—he can slot in anywhere from the third line to the top six and brings championship experience from Florida. Jesper Boqvist, a familiar face, is described as a solid fourth-liner who improves the team’s depth, while Steeves is regarded as a potential AHL contributor or fourth-liner 00:05:41. Having freed up significant salary, Zach Berman speculates about the Devils’ next move, especially regarding their goaltending situation. With Markstrom gone, the current tandem would be Jake Allen and Nico Dawes, which Zach Berman views as insufficient for a deep playoff run. He discusses several potential targets, including Connor Hellebuyck, Sam Montembeault, and others, noting that the new flexibility could allow the Devils to pursue bigger names or enable further roster improvements depending on other developments around the league 00:12:46. The episode also covers the extension of Arseni Gritsyuk—a three-year, backloaded deal at a reasonable cap hit. Zach Berman sees Gritsyuk as a potential top-six winger, possibly making others like Dawson Mercer trade candidates. With the Markstrom contract off the books and promising new additions, Zach Berman expresses optimism for the Devils’ future and excitement over the general manager’s ability to aggressively reshape the roster and chase high-profile talent 00:25:08.
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PostMarked: Sunny Mehta deals Jacob Markstrom’s ENTIRE CAP HIT to his Former Employer
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