The New Jersey Devils announced Friday that the team has agreed to a two-year , $12 million contract extension with veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The deal, confirmed by team president and general manager Tom Fitzgerald, carries an annual average value of $6 million and will keep the 35-year-old in New Jersey through the 2026–27 NHL season.

Negotiations between the Devils and Markstrom’s camp were extensive, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. While Markstrom’s representatives preferred a longer deal with the same total value, New Jersey prioritized a shorter term, ultimately settling on a two-year compromise. The agreement ensures roster flexibility while maintaining the team’s proven goaltending tandem alongside Jake Allen, whose five-year, $1.8 million per season contract was

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