The Gentlemen Bastards will further strengthen our backline by selecting,
D Andrei Markov
Here's a quick excerpt from an article entitled, "Appreciating Andrei Markov", written towards the end of his NHL career-
Andrei Markov was a sixth round pick back in 1998 but he doesn’t play like one. His vision has allowed him to become an excellent power play quarterback and while his shot isn’t as powerful as teammate PK Subban’s, Markov has the ability to get shots through and score goals in addition to his already good playmaking skills. His career high in points came during the 2008-09 season where he put up 64 points in 78 games that includes a whopping 52 assists. One of Markov’s biggest strengths is making the players around him better. Is it just coincidence that <likely player that wont get drafted, but just in case> NHL career went downhill after leaving the Habs (and Markov) to sign as a free agent in Toronto? Or that <paring partner that
may get drafted towards the end> had 35+ points in his last three seasons in Montreal? Markov continues to be a minute muncher on the blueline for Montreal for good reason. He still possesses the ability to control the game, even if his body says otherwise on some nights.
Going back to Point Shares, Markov ranks 29th (104.0) in point shares among eligible defenders. Three spots below Duncan Keith (105.6) and two spots above Brent Burns (102.9).
