After last season, most considered goalie to be a position of strength for the New Jersey Devils after several years of struggles in net. Things change quickly, though, and as they do, the Devils must adapt and adjust in lockstep.
Jacob Markstrom, the 35-year-old veteran, will be due for a new contract at the end of this season, but he hasn't been particularly good to kick off 2025-26 and has battled injuries and inconsistency over the last few seasons.
At his current pace, the Devils would be playing with fire if they extend him at all, let alone for multiple seasons.