Key to this overhaul is the departure of their seasoned goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, whose next chapter is now confirmed to unfold with the New Jersey Devils.
Markstrom's journey through the NHL has been marked by significant milestones. Accumulating 485 games across his tenure with both the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, he boasts 215 victories and 20 shutouts.
The goaltender's expertise, evident in these numbers, speaks to his vital role between the pipes, which he could have continued in Calgary if not for the team's recent struggles.