Latest Jersey Devils Look To Extend Jacob Markstrom
Latest Jersey Devils President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald joined TFP Hotstove on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio with Dave Pagnotta and Ryan Paton. He was asked in regards to the ongoing contract negotiations between the team and Jacob Markstrom and where things stand.
** NHLRumors.com Transcriptions
Dave Pagnotta: “Last one from me, just circling back to Jacob Markstrom just in a short time. There have been reports all week about talks going backwards and forwards. He’s a UFA in the summertime. Negotiations on an extension. Is there anything you care to share with us on the status of that?”
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Tom Fitzgerald: “We love Jacob and Amanda, his wife. We would like them to be Devils for so long as possible. I do know the sensation is mutual. His agent and I actually have had real healthy communications, real healthy talks. Different ideas exchanged contractually. But the actual fact is, he’s 35 and he’s going to be 36 and there are different rules for players which can be that age and older. So, it’s from a company standpoint, you look to guard your downside, but additionally reward the player.
But there’s little question we each need to. We would like to get it done. I could be remiss if I didn’t reach back out to his agent here sooner somewhat than later. I feel only once the injury happens, just form of like, just let it breathe here. And there’s little question that, from our side, we would like Jacob and Amanda Markstrom to be a part of our family moving forward. And I consider Jacob and Amanda need to be a part of this family moving forward.”
NHLRumors.com Note:
It is obvious that Tom Fitzgerald wants to maintain his goalie tandem together. He signed Jake Allen to that unique five-year deal at $1.8 million per season.
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Reports from Kevin Weekes, the Devils initial offer to Markstrom was 4 years at $5 million. Nevertheless, there’s a spot to shut. Whether that gap is money or the length of the deal stays to be seen.
Nevertheless, with Markstrom out of the lineup, many are wondering if his past injuries will affect the number he gets on his next contract. As Fitzgerald mentioned, Markstrom is back to skating, and he’s week to week with a lower-body injury.
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