Devils Trade Markstrom, Extend Gritsyuk - New Jersey Reshapes Roster

New Jersey is making bold moves on free agency's opening day, shipping out Jacob Markstrom while locking up Gritsyuk for the long term. The Devils are also dealing with the fallout of placing Drouin on waivers and managing their qualifying offers across the roster. These decisions paint a picture of a team trying to balance present-day competitiveness with future flexibility. How these moves play out will determine whether New Jersey is building toward something or simply treading water.