Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 9/10/11 11:46 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
The Florida Panthers will be very interested in the progress of goaltender Jacob Markstrom this season.
Markstrom is the Panthers' goalie of the future and while they had hoped he would be able be the starter in 2011-12, he injured his knee in the AHL in February that required season-ending surgery. Markstrom struggled early on last season, his first in North America, but came on near the end before the injury. Markstrom is one of the top goaltending prospects not in the NHL, but with the health of his knee in question, the Panthers went out and signed the veteran Jose Theodore to play between the pipes, giving Markstrom more time in the minors. Grab Markstrom in all keeper leagues as he will likely be the starter in 2012-13 and for many years after that.