New Jersey's new goalie Jacob Markstrom should be a Team Sweden guy
The New Jersey Devils made the bold decision to make a trade with the Calgary Flames during the off-season to acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom.
That decision has proved to be a smart one as he has been great for the Devils so far this year. Everybody knew last year that they should have traded for him but they never did.
Having good goaltending in this league is so important and Markstrom is that guy right now. Is he the long-term answer in his mid-30s? Probably not. However, he is great for them right now and will be for a few more years.
Markstrom should be on Team Sweden. He even has a chance to start a few of their most meaningful games. His matches with the Devils this year will determine that fate.
Swedish goalies like Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators and Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild will have a say as well. No matter what, Sweden is going to have some outstanding goaltending.