Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon said that the team will sign big goalie Jacob Markstrom "shortly." "That's going to work itself out. We'll see what happens." Tallon said. He seemed pleased with the Panthers' setup in net, though the rotation looks weak on paper. The Panthers think highly of the big Swede, but his first extended run in the NHL was underwhelming, as he went 8-14-1 with a .901 save percentage and 3.22 GAA in 23 games played.

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.

Jacob Markstrom yielded three goals on 31 shots, but the Panthers won 5-3 on Saturday night against the Lightning. Markstrom had a very rough rookie season, but one would think -- and this doesn't say that much -- that he has the upper hand on the goalie job heading into next year, unless Florida goes out and gets someone else. He ends the season with a 3.22 goals-against average and .901 save percentage.

Jacob Markstrom will be in goal against Tampa in the Panthers' season finale. Not a big surprise. Markstrom has had an up and down season with Florida and despite his obvious talents, remains a questionable pick in hockey pools next season.

Jacob Markstrom allowed four goals on 17 shots in the Panthers' 4-0 loss to Toronto Thursday. The first extended NHL stint for the young netminder hasn't exactly gone as planned, however it can all be chalked up as a learning experience for the player destined to be Florida's goaltender of the future.

Jacob Markstrom turned aside 36 shots in a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers Tuesday. He played very well in Sunday's loss to Boston as well after he was lit up by New Jersey on Saturday. The Rangers outshot the Panthers by a 38-16 margin, but Markstrom's efforts gave Florida the victory. Markstrom will probably start the team's final two games of the regular season.

Jacob Markstrom is expected to start in goal Tuesday night. Markstrom has not won since April 2 but the Panthers continue to run him out there in hopes of getting him experience and confidence for next season. However, it's tough to watch him play behind a team that is basically an AHL squad at this point.

The Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Sunday, handing Jacob Markstrom his sixth consecutive loss. He stopped 36 out of 38 shots, giving his team at least some hope to stay in that game. While one might argue that the young Swede needs to learn the ropes at the NHL level, it's hard to tell if playing for this hapless squad will do anything but shake his confidence - at least temporarily.

Jacob Markstrom will get the start Sunday afternoon on the road against the Boston Bruins. The Panthers still believe in Markstrom as their goalie of the future, but it's pretty clear he's got a long way to go. It's impossible to trust him this afternoon on the road against the Bruins.

Jacob Markstrom kicked out 27 of 33 shots in a 6-2 loss Saturday afternoon. Markstrom might be the Panthers' goaltender of the future, but he's going through a terrible cold streak. Markstrom has now lost five straight starts and has allowed four or more goals in four of those contests.