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Markstrom doesn’t need to resign, he still have 2 more years after this one to his contract…
Speculation: Flames' Markstrom keeping an open mind amidst uncertain future in Calgary
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Because if the cost at this juncture is Dawson Mercer of players of that quality, I'll just wait it out.
There's no reason to make the move now, so if the market favors the seller, try again later. Maybe the market is better, maybe it's not...but it's not going to be worse than what you're going to pay in a panic.
You don't think teams should address an extraordinarily clear weakness because of the appearance of panic? Mercer is silly talk. But NJ should absolutely address the goaltending. Something like Vanacek, 1st and a B prospect would be a price that's reasonable and one NJ should pay. They'll throw away next season too if they don't address it.
The appearance of panic has nothing to do with it.
Actually panicking is the problem, which was what the original poster was saying.
They can address next year's goalie situation in the offseason, and of course they should. I'd prefer to sell this year since the season is cooked.
Oof. Imagine selling at the TDL with that young roster. Besides Toffoli I don't even know what else you sell. Philly? Detroit? These are the teams you feel you can't catch? That's pretty pessimistic. As a Flames fan I know a thing or two about pessimism.
I think it's absolutely insane to dump this season and not get a goalie. It's such a simple fix, unlike our mess trying to rebuild with multiple 7-8 year 30+ contracts.
This season is cooked. Look at the standings. It's just reasonable self awareness and understanding of the situation.
I mean, every year we know what 75% of the playoffs look like by Thanksgiving. We are into February and the devils are multiple games back with multiple teams to jump. Loser points make that a really tough hill to climb.
Progression isn't linear. They had a bad year and a lot of injuries, it happens. This team is extremely mediocre even outside of the goalie situation.
No reason to press the all in button
What decent G does that pkg get in your mind? I don't have one honestly
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JPeeper
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A 1st, a bad goalie and a B level prospect is a horrendous offer for Markstrom.
Calgary should trade him now and take back a contract to save a few million
Wolf needs to play
NJ could take both Markstrom and Vladar for Vanacek , 1st , mid level prospect
Wolf needs to play
NJ could take both Markstrom and Vladar for Vanacek , 1st , mid level prospect
Goalies aren't bringing back a ton. A first and prospect is a good deal for both sides. NJ isn't sending us their top young players for him and they shouldn't. Nemec, L. Hughes and Mercer aren't going to be in a realistic conversation. You're talking a 1st, bad goalie and at best a prospect like Holtz or Casey.
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Well pretty obvious after last night which team in the league is going to make the stops to get him in the summer
The poster didn't mean UFA, they kicked the tires on Helly last summer and they'll probably monitor the Nashville goalie situation since they logistically can't keep both.
The poster didn't mean UFA, they kicked the tires on Helly last summer and they'll probably monitor the Nashville goalie situation since they logistically can't keep both.
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Then who is? Because this team needs to stop p***yfooting around and just get a legitimate goalie.
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I think Saros would cost a lot more than Markstrom. He’s been rumoured to be available like every year for the past three years and yet he’s still a pred
Lunatik
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I think Markstrom having the extra year would bring their values to be pretty close
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With Saros having a down year as well I’d tend to agree in terms of value. I was more trying to say that I get the impression Nashville is asking for the sun and the moon in a Saros deal
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Fair, but they should be. Just like we should be for Markstrom, no fewer than 10 teams need an upgrade or a new goaltender next year and the list of quality goaltenders available is incredibly short.
I think part of Gibson's struggles have been the blueline and forward groups in front of him. I don't really think there is a single +defensive player on that team. Markstrom has the Backlund line that's an elite shutdown line. Also a pretty deep top 4 group, even though there is no number 1.
Markstrom has a no trade clause and NJ is reportedly one of the teams he would wave it for.
If I was him I'd waive for them too. He's exactly what they need. Leader in the dressing room and stops pucks at a top 10 level. They could conceivably win during the 2 years he has remaining.
