Speculation: Jacob Markstrom Blocked Trade to the Los Angeles Kings

[Lunatik]

So as it stands:

Legit sources:
Random flames fans, Reporters (when they say something flames fans like)

Fake Sources:
Reporters, Insiders (when they are saying something flames fans don't like)

Just to make sure I've got that right?

And you believe anything some idiot writes. I don't recall Kyper ever being right about the Flames and a Kings fan has said the same about them. I don't know it I've seen Kyper be right on anything that didn't involve the Leafs.

 

[YP44]

based on all the rumors and Markstroms comments made about how everything went down. I could see him asked to waive to New Jersey, him saying yes,then Edwards shitting on the deal. He then gets asked to waive for LA and says no, hoping/thinking he could go to devils still.

If I was Markstom I think the next three seasons looks more promising in New Jersey than LA. So cannot blame the guy.

 

[joestevens29]

Did he actually say it was weather or was he more not wanting west coast due to travel?

 

[CraigsList]

Did he actually say it was weather or was he more not wanting west coast due to travel?

No one comes out and says why they blocked a trade lol

 

[Seanaconda]

This is the first time that I've heard the suggestion that people might not want to move to Los Angeles because of the weather. It's one of the few things that I miss since moving away from Southern California. It's not "hot," except for a few weeks each year (like a lot of places), and is milder than Florida, which seems to suit a lot of retired Canadians just fine.

I have to imagine that other reasons were the factor, like living and raising kids in a metropolitan area, road trip travel and maybe distance from Sweden (though those last two may be more perception than reality compared to Calgary).

LA is taxed more than the alberta teams i believe

 

[featherhawk]

based on all the rumors and Markstroms comments made about how everything went down. I could see him asked to waive to New Jersey, him saying yes,then Edwards shitting on the deal. He then gets asked to waive for LA and says no, hoping/thinking he could go to devils still.

If I was Markstom I think the next three seasons looks more promising in New Jersey than LA. So cannot blame the guy.

If I was Markstrom I think the next three seasons look more promising in either NH or LA than Calgary...

 

[Reaper45]

California is turning into a complete mess. I don't blame Markstrom cause I would block a trade there also

You are aware that the Kings players do not actually live in Los Angeles. In LA county yes but Manhattan Beach is about as far from the filth portrayed in the media about LA. And this is coming from someone who thinks the city and the state as a whole is in massive decline.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

You are aware that the Kings players do not actually live in Los Angeles. In LA county yes but Manhattan Beach is about as far from the filth portrayed in the media about LA. And this is coming from someone who thinks the city and the state as a whole is in massive decline.

Yeah being a millionaire in Manhattan Beach is about as good as life could get for many people

I can understand if it's a climate thing or a distance thing but this weird pervasive oft-repeated-lately myth on this board where the players must be living in tent cities in their own feces near the arena is some bullshit and I'm surprised it's even post-able.

That's MY part of town!

 

[Reaper45]

Yeah being a millionaire in Manhattan Beach is about as good as life could get for many people

I can understand if it's a climate thing or a distance thing but this weird pervasive oft-repeated-lately myth on this board where the players must be living in tent cities in their own feces near the arena is some bullshit and I'm surprised it's even post-able.

That's MY part of town!

Haha right. Oh the humanity, Kopitar listed his house last season for a measly $37 million dollars.

NHL Star Anze Kopitar Seeks Record $37 Million for SoCal Compound Fit for a King

The L.A. Kings star and his wife Ines are seeking a record $37 million for their custom Manhattan Beach home.

robbreport.com

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

Markstrom in Vezina form is a massive upgrade over Talbot and No Save Dave. The only thing is, Markstrom has yet to put back to back Vezina seasons together since he was a Canuck. He usually stinks the following year and his SV% sinks to the 0.870-0.880 range

So with two years left your lucky to get 1 out of two years to be good at 6 million and 35?

 

[blankall]

I just have a hard time believing this, especially from a weather POV

Believe it or not Calgary actually attracts some Swedish and Finnish players due to the weather and outdoor activities. A lot of these guys are from small towns in Nordic Europe and enjoy all the mountain and winter activities.

... Then some are Lundqvist and really like to drive around in Manhattan in fancy cars and designer clothes.

 

[lawrence]

Kinda strange since he signed in Calgary to stay in the west.

Kypper just blowing smoke right now.

 

[Connor McConnor]

As a hockey player, it’s one of the best markets in terms of weather and press coverage not to mention adding Markstrom to LA would make them a sure fire contender.

Have you been to California?

Im a West Coaster and LA is a dump. San Diego is nicer but a lot hotter. Hes from Sweden, I can see the lifestyle and weather not being ideal for him.

 

[Guttersniped]

I've been many times. I wouldn't want to live in Los Angeles or San Francisco. There are other places that I wouldn't mind so much, but those two are well down my list of places to live.

You don’t have to live right next to the arena, pretty sure all the Kings players live in South Beach area (Manhattan/ Hermosa Beach). That area is very close to the Kings’ practice facility.

The biggest problem California has is housing costs but if you make a lot of money that’s less of a problem.

 

[kilowatt]

Most of these guys live in Manhattan Beach or close to it. Here's the average weather year-round in Manhattan Beach:

Weather doesn't get much better than that.

 

[Curufinwe]

Players with NMCs have every right to use them and they also have every right not to talk about it.

 

[kilowatt]

Players with NMCs have every right to use them and they also have every right not to talk about it.

100% agree, even though this is now two reports of players not wanting to come to LA I think it's a great tool and I love when players exercise their rights.

 

[bucks_oil]

As an Oil fan a bit scared of the King's for a third time.. Thank god for NMC!!!

FTR.. seems like a great team to join.

Agree with you except for the fact that McDrai are firmly in Markstrom's head.

 

[Czechboy]

Agree with you except for the fact that McDrai are firmly in Markstrom's head.

Fair but he is a step above rittich or Talbot. Ironically, 2 other goalies ruined by the Oil.lol.

 

[Realm]

As an Oil fan a bit scared of the King's for a third time.. Thank god for NMC!!!

FTR.. seems like a great team to join.

Why? Oilers crushed him in the playoffs.

 

[biturbo19]

Calgary and New Jersey have similar climates?

Since when?

 

[ManofSteel55]

Why don't goalies want to go to LA?

It's LA.

Maybe it's because the likes of Kopitar and Doughty are getting old?

regardless though it's LA.

Maybe they saw how the Kings dumped Quick and then saw how much better he is elsewhere.

Why? Oilers crushed him in the playoffs.

Because as badly as we have owned Markstrom at times, he is still more likely to steal a series than Talbot or No Save Dave.

 

[Lunatik]

Because as badly as we have owned Markstrom at times, he is still more likely to steal a series than Talbot or No Save Dave.

Also It was at teh beginning of that series that when Markstrom learned he was about to be a father. If a goalie isn't 100% focused, their game will suffer.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Given how poorly Markstrom has played recently, his age and him calling the shots after pissing him off, you have to think Calgary fumbled this.

 

[HBK27]

Given how poorly Markstrom has played recently, his age and him calling the shots after pissing him off, you have to think Calgary fumbled this.

Yeah, Markstrom has not been good this month:

Meanwhile, the Devils have been getting really good goaltending since the TDL: