Confirmed Trade: [NJD/CGY] Jacob Markstrom for Kevin Bahl, 2025 1st round pick (top 10 protected); Flames retain 31.25%

[Frank Drebin]

Good value for Calgary. Almost whole again after the Monahan trade.

 

[Darren McCord]

Flames fans deluded themselves on what they were getting for Markstrom. And as is, I think the Devils still overpaid.

No retention is huge. They just got a 1rst and 23 year old dman for a 34 year old goalies.

Alot of Flames predicted it would have been higher with retention. Which it would have been

 

[Tuggy]

It's a fine deal for both teams. Seems fair enough.

 

[Smif]

Ahhh, 2025 makes much more sense.

 

[super6646]

I don't think this is a bad return for Calgary at all?

It isn’t. It’s just that some ppl are comparing this return to the expectation of a 10th ov

 

[Bond]

I don't know how any Flames fan can be mad about this unless they bought into the top ten pick hype. Two season ago a lot of them thought Markstrom was a cap dump lol

 

[DomBarr]

Why didn’t both these teams make this trade 3 months ago

cause that wasn't the trade 3 months ago. This is "the Devils missed the playoffs and are not nearly as desperate anymore to get a goalie to save a lost season and Calgary realizing they f***ed up by not taking the deadline trade" trade return

 

[HBK27]

As a Devils fan, this is a little bit more than I expected them to give up but not awful.

Figured a 2025 1st round pick was the most likely asset to go back. Should be a late round pick. I liked Bahl, but not sure how confident NJ was going with him next season penciled in the lineup. Devils were looking for an upgrade at LD to go along with Siegenthaler and Luke Hughes.

Glad they held onto the #10 pick - could get a good LD or forward in that spot. I also like that they kept Holtz - want to see how he does after another offseason (improved a good amount last year) and with a new coaching staff.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

What?

Yesterday if you said 25 first or Bahl, I'd be listening. If it's both, my eyes might pop out of my head right now.

I swear I was literally reading yesterday that Bahl has a bit of value. IDK why he's being stated as just a dude...

He was horrendous last season. Young enough that there’s still upside, but he’s pretty much a #6/7 you can play on the PK.

 

[Double Dion]

Bahl and 25 1st?

Nj overpaid. Nj is going to hate this worse than the Meier contract

Will you admit now that I'm always right and you're always wrong?

 

[Nocashstyle]

Seems like a pretty fair deal for both sides. Bahl is an everyday NHL defenseman, but nothing more than a bottom pair guy. 2025 first is top 10 protected but still good value.

 

[Zubrus Coffee Maker]

the Flames did great on this deal. Bahl is an NHL d-man at 23 and he’s huge. The playoff series with the Rangers he was physical with everyone that got into his sphere, he’s going to be a really good d-man for Calgary and New Jersey gets even smaller and older

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Edit. silly mistake on my part.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Will you admit now that I'm always right and you're always wrong?

I mean, Holtz/Casey and a 1st is very different than Bahl and a 1st. Bahl isn't a "prospect", he's a depth NHL defenseman with pretty limited upside.

 

[983 others]

I don't think this is a bad return for Calgary at all?

its not

but a number of flames fans were insistent they could get #7 or #10 and there would be a huge bidding war

 

[Peen]

cause that wasn't the trade 3 months ago. This is "the Devils missed the playoffs and are not nearly as desperate anymore to get a goalie to save a lost season and Calgary realizing they f***ed up by not taking the deadline trade" trade return

what was the deadline demand? i assume new jersey offered more but what was the reported gap? or is it not known

 

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803465113980248389

 

[red devil]

Flames retain salary

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803465113980248389

 

[Look Up]

Bahlsy trade

Bahler move

 

[Jersey Fresh]

No retention is huge. They just got a 1rst and 23 year old dman for a 34 year old goalies.

Alot of Flames predicted it would have been higher with retention. Which it would have been

There was incessant talk about the 10oa and guys like Mercer, Holtz and Casey. I wouldn’t have wanted to give up any first if it were up to me, but a top 10 protected ‘25 is still pushing closer to second round value than first.

Edit: and now news of retention.

 

[Captain Mountain]

Pretty good deal for Calgary assuming no retention. Unfortunately its a 2025 1st, but a 34 year old goaltender getting a 1st and a young D with size is smart.

 

[SEALBound]

Actually, pretty good value as based. Calgary needs a couple good dmen.

 

[TheBeard]

I feel like the devils couldn’t give Holtz away at this point.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

the Flames did great on this deal. Bahl is an NHL d-man at 23 and he’s huge. The playoff series with the Rangers he was physical with everyone that got into his sphere, he’s going to be a really good d-man for Calgary and New Jersey gets even smaller and older

I liked Bahl, but he was the the least tallest physical defenseman I’ve ever seen.

 

[Double Dion]

Hey you were right. Kudos for that. But, Markstrom at this stage in his career will be a much better fit in New Jersey. Plus the fact that NJD held onto 10A, Holtz, Casey is a win for them too.

Markstrom will be a great fit in NJ. 1st and prospect was the price. No way Conroy does it 10 days early unless the price is met. He did the same thing with Tanev and Lindholm. Waited on Hanifin, no one met the price.