Can the New Jersey Devils buy out Jacob Markstrom's contract before it starts?

Jacob Markstrom had another rough outing against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. It had New Jersey Devils fans wondering what it would cost to buy him out before his extension kicks in.

St. Louis Blues v New Jersey Devils | Elsa/GettyImagesTom Fitzgerald got the top job as general manager of the New Jersey Devils in the summer of 2020. The league was figuring some things out during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and the Devils had roster questions they needed quick answers for. One of the first moves Fitzgerald made was moving on from the team’s starting goalie.

Cory Schneider was making $6 million per season, but hip injuries basically ruined him at the NHL level. So,…