Report: Roberto Luongo traded to Panthers for Jacob Markstrom
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Details are beinning to emerge in regards to the trade of Roberto Luongo to the Florida Panthers, and it appears as though the Vancouver Canucks will be receiving a young goaltender in return.
Told Jacob Markstrom acquired in Luongo trade. Other player also in the trade. #Canucks #Panthers
— Louis Jean (@LouisJean_TVA) March 4, 2014
A forward may be another piece of this puzzle.
Matthias could be the other player with Markstrom coming back for Luongo. #Tradecentre
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) March 4, 2014
Markstrom, 24, was drafted in the second-round of the 2008 Draft, but has only appeared in 12 games for the Panthers this season after finding himself below Tim Thomas and Scott Clemmensen on the depth chart. In 29 AHL games this season, Markstrom has posted a .918 save percentage with two shutouts.
As per Craig Custance of ESPN, the Canucks will also be retaining some of Luongo's salary in the exchange.
VAN is taking back money on Luongo's contract. It varies in amounts each year. Around $1M (ballpark) for each of first four years.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 4, 2014