NHL trade rumors grow as New Jersey Devils monitor Filip Gustavsson after he signs $34 million Minnesota Wild extension contract

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson may be a possibility available to the New Jersey Devils in the NHL trade market since his future was brought into question following significant decisions with the playoff lineups. Gustavsson recently entered into a five-year deal with the Minnesota Wild, a contract extension worth $34 million, but after losing his starts at the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his nature was under question.

The scenario has rapidly entered the newest NHL rumor trade since the New Jersey Devils remain on the hunt to establish goal stability over a long period of time. Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen are viable solutions, but the franchise can still consider getting a young starting-level goalie prior to the upcoming NHL season.

New Jersey Devils monitor Filip Gustavsson after Minnesota Wild NHL playoff goalie decision changes

Filip Gustavsson was an unknown target of the New Jersey Devils as Minnesota Wild changed playoff duties to Jesper Wallstedt in the postseason games against the Dallas Stars.

The 27-year-old goalie has exhibited some of the best NHL form in the last few seasons. He registered a .931 save percentage in the 2022-23 season of the NHL and succeeded it with an equally good season, which included five shutouts. Nevertheless, there has been a lack of consistency in the recent seasons, which has raised concerns within the organization.

Filip Gustavsson might be an option that the New Jersey Devils can consider due to the fact that the team is yet to get a reliable long-term starter as it embarks on another significant season in the NHL. Jacob Markstrom has not been renewed yet, but his age and more recent form are causing a lot of questions as to what the future of the team will look like at the goalie position.

Another goalie, should the Devils aggressively pursue it, may force the Devils to create cap space by considering players such as Dawson Mercer, Dougie Hamilton, or Stefan Noesen.

Filip Gustavsson has a chance to become an instant boost to the playoffs of the New Jersey Devils in case he gets the regular starting shape back.

With NHL trade rumor intensifying about decisions concerning the Minnesota Wild roster, the case of Gustavsson could keep being one of the most scrutinized goalies into the offseason.
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