Markstrom Returns to Panthers Roots | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Jacob Markstrom is back in Florida, traded from the Devils to the Panthers — a full-circle moment since the Panthers originally drafted him in 2008. Reuniting with longtime goalie coach Robb Tallas, Markstrom jokes about how much he’s grown since their last collaboration. While the trade sent forwards to New Jersey, Markstrom sees it as a chance to return to where his NHL journey began — and he’s not worried about stepping into Sergei Bobrovsky’s shoes, focusing instead on stopping pucks and helping the team win. He’s thrilled by the Panthers’ recent growth under new ownership, has enjoyed…