There’s an argument to be made that in the short term, both teams won this trade, since Wolf became the undisputed No. 1 and the Devils went to the playoffs. However, the Flames have stumbled due to a lack of star power compared to Markström’s days, and now, after a subpar performance last year, the Devils want to explore another option. By the time we discuss this trade at the five- or ten-year mark, the Flames will be the ultimate winner, especially with Wolf and Bahl locked up long-term.
