tarheelhockey
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His game against Carolina earlier this season was the best any goalie has played against us this season and probably last. He was highly dominant and changed the outcome by himself.
Is Jacob Markstrom an elite goalie?
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Derp Kassian
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I'm not sure hes elite but I think hes refined his game to become a surefire starter. I think we all forget he was a blue chip guy coming into the league, not sure what happened in Florida
He is single handedly winning canucks games, they are being outshot by a wide margin in most games and winning.
Tonight out shot 49-20 and win 3-0.
Tonight out shot 49-20 and win 3-0.
pomx
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Markstrom is a #1 goalie and has been Canucks MVP. He deserves a Vezina nomination
Yes, there is statistical proof.
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The Ian Clark effect. Markstrom is definitely benefitting from having the best goalie coach in the league.
You name 4 goaltenders out of this decade not named Lundqvist as examples of "longevity". Makes me think you know f*** all about the position in question.
tony d
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It depends on what stat-trackers you are going by, and whether you're looking at totals or rates. He plays a lot of games, his totals are going to be higher than goalies that split games or have played less.
His workload is hard but he's not the only goalie that plays behind bad defense.
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Foppberg
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He’s been elite for a year and a half. I think the fact that he took so long to reach his potential and that he even passed through waivers a few years ago is colouring people’s perception of him.
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Hierso
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Well, he always had what it took but never lived up to expectations until now. Until last year his re-bound was bad and he was very static when it came to going from a sitting to standing position. The games i've seen with Vancouver this year feels like a different goalie, the goalie that was drafted with the expectation of being a top-tier goalie in the leauge. Is he Elite? Who knows, what i know is that if he hits UFA after this season he will be a hot ticket.
He is the epitome of "longevity. Failing to even mention his name when talking about goaltenders of this decade.. are you not even a little embarrassed?
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No, I'm not embarrassed because it literally doesn't even matter and it means absolutely nothing. I retract my earlier statement, he's no longer elite, he's now an average goaltender. I'll send a raven to the HHOF, they'll be pleased to learn of not only this update, but of my newfound power.
1specter
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Not elite, but very good and I'm happy he's salvaged his career considering the potential he always had and the expectations that were placed on him as a prospect.
I reserve the elite label for the goalies who have years of top 5 level performance. Perhaps he can get there, but he is 30 now.
I reserve the elite label for the goalies who have years of top 5 level performance. Perhaps he can get there, but he is 30 now.
LuckyDay
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Until recently, Demko has had better rebound control - he smothers the puck. Markstrom has been terrible at rebounds which is why he gives up so many shots. However, lately he's learned how to redirect pucks - to the the halfboards, to the corners and even to the blueline corners or where his players are.
He's got 80's style goaltending all over him, plus 90's butterfly style which everyone does now.
His stick handling is amazing. Its like watching the second coming of Kirk McLean. And Demko is like watching the second coming of Steve Weeks who's first job was to stop the puck in the net like a goalie from the 70's.
I just wish Travis Green would stop riding Markstrom so much and give him a rest. He needs to learn to rest him and trust Demko once in a while or he'll burn him out.
This is proof positive once again that Tandems work but coaches and management still can't get that through their thick skulls.
Failing to mention the most consistent goaltender of this generation, who is a slam dunk HOF inductee, and you speak as if an authority on evaluating goaltenders. You clearly do not have much of value to add to the discussion.
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stop having a tantrum because I didnt mention Lundqvist. this is a fan hockey message board and nothing matters here. if you're truly that upset just block me already so we can get on with our lives.
Elite needs to be defined and some examples shown? Are there any elite goalies in the league currently? Who are they?
I don't feel the need to share my opinion on topics where I have little of value to add. Just some friendly advice.
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Yet you feel the need to start internet fights due to, at worst, oversight? I didnt even say Lundqvist wasnt elite, I just didn't mention him at all. Stop taking things so seriously, just some friendly advice.
