Tue 7/2/13 3:48 PM

Florida Panthers extend qualifying offer to Jacob Markstrom. The move ensures the Panthers retain Markstrom's rights as a restricted free agent. It's also a formality as Florida has made it clear they'd like Markstrom to develop into a franchise goaltender. The former second-round pick struggled at times as a rookie, but he showed enough promise to likely earn the starting job entering next season. Markstrom has talent and is worth taking a look at in deeper leagues, but the team he plays for and his lack of NHL success makes him a risky play in most formats.