Calgary Flames officially trade Jacob Markstrom

After weeks of rumors the NHL has finally seen its first trade of the off-season. The Calgary Flames have reportedly been shopping Jacob Markstrom for the better part of a month. Today the Flames made it official and traded the goaltender to the New Jersey Devils.

The details of the trade are as follows:

This deal works out well for both teams as the Devils receive the goaltender that they need and the Calgary fight get the future assets they are hoping for as they look to rebuild.

Update:

The Flames will retain 31.25% of Markstrom's contract.