Markstrom-led goaltending rebuild enters camp evaluation
Jacob Markstrom is expected to replace Sergei Bobrovsky as Florida's starter, with Akira Schmid projected as his backup. Markstrom has looked comfortable returning to the organization and is focused on creating new memories while pursuing another Cup; the third-goalie competition and the new tandem's ability to stabilize the Panthers remain under evaluation.
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Updated Sep 19, 2026