Lehner & Fleury outplayed Markstrom, Canucks had to overcome a disastrous game 6 from Markstrom against the Blues. Markstrom was good but didn't have a great playoffs, however Demko was unbelievable and is probably the future of this franchise. Markstrom will be 31 coming into the season and a 4 year contract could end up biting the Canucks. A 50/50 split between Demko and a capable veteran goaltender is the smart choice for next season. Canucks should protect Demko and expose Markstrom (if resigned) at the expansion draft, if they lose Marky at least they got an extra year out of him.
If Markstrom is willing to take a home town discount without any no movement/trade clauses then resign him, but if his demands are too high let him walk and roll with Demko. Canucks have the luxury of drawing a a firm line with Markstrom that they didn’t have before, 4.5Mx4 or 5MX3 should be that line.