Rumor: Markstrom Destination? - Calgary showing Significant Interest

[iFan]

too much. that would make him a top 5 AAV in the league, up there with rask, and more than hellybuck.

Hes good, but he aint that good.

That’s what happens when you go shopping in the UFA market, you have to overpay to land the player as there’s multiple teams after him. You’re not going to sign him for a fair deal.

 

[treple13]

I think Markstrom would be solid for Calgary! Personally, I don’t want the Canucks to re-sign him as he’s 31 for next season and his new contract will likely be 6+ Million with many years attached to it. Canucks should look for a solid veteran backup to help Demko.

If Markstrom comes to Calgary, I wouldn't be shocked if Talbot ends up in Van

 

[Mobiandi]

Has the makings of a Bob disaster contract

 

[Paulinvancouver]

I could see Calgary being a good fit for Marky but if I’m Benning,I’d be trying to trade his rights to an Eastern Conference team so we don’t have to face him multiple times a year then possibly in the playoffs as well.

Agreed. Yay! We agree!!

 

[Cancuks]

Unless the Flames shore up their defense, Markstrom isn't going to make a difference. I think the Flames should rebuild. Trading for Demko would make more sense.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Lindholm goes fishing with Markstrom alot, and a often posts stuff on Instagram with Markstrom.

Pretty sure they are close friends.

They are Eskimo brothers. Markstrom to Calgary makes sense.

 

[lawrence]

Vancouver can lock him up probably 5.5 million Vancouver discount.

UFA I think he can get more via fielding multiple offers at a time.


Now lets say Colorado and Calgary sends him offers. Where the heck would you rather play, both teams offering the same amount and terms.

also how the heck are Lindholm and Markstrom friends? via what?

 

[Canucks LB]

The Flames are, and should be, interested in Jacob Markstrom

 

[Iggys Dome]

Not really sure how I feel about this. I'm not comfortable giving big money and term to a goalie, especially in the COVID-era cap world.

 

[lawrence]

Potential teams Markstrom can go to

Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche.
Chicago Blackhawks as Crawford is a UFA
Detroit as Howard is a UFA.
Philly has one goalie locked up in Carter Hart.
Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina Hurricanes have 2 goalies that will be UFA at the end of 2021, both make 3 million they might be a team planning for further down the road?
Toronto. There is reason to believe Dubas plans to do more NHL 2020 stuff by thinking he can "trade number 1 goalie" for assets" then fixing his problem by "signing number 1 goalie" Number 1 goalie beaning andersson, and signing goalie Markstrom who are similar age.
Buffalo. Buffalo has Carter Hutton whois contract will end by 2021, however have no other goalie right now.
Washington Capitals will be in the market for a new goalie if they don't sign Holtby or if they don't have a goalie comping up the pipeline.
Vancouver Canucks. Jim Benning made it clear he wants to keep Markstrom, sign Tanev and Toffoli. Will make trades for it.

so there we have it, potential teams for Markstrom


Best bet for us is trading is rights today to the highest bidder.

 

[lawrence]

Not really sure how I feel about this. I'm not comfortable giving big money and term to a goalie, especially in the COVID-era cap world.

this could be said for any player of any position right now. this is my guess of why St.Louis ownership probably making them let go of Petriangelo.

 

[platotld]

How to put this, I love the canucks. I love Marky, but Pat Morris can kiss my tail feathers and if he wants to much and protection then Burke can drive him to the
airport.

 

[treple13]

Potential teams Markstrom can go to

Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche.
Chicago Blackhawks as Crawford is a UFA
Detroit as Howard is a UFA.
Philly has one goalie locked up in Carter Hart.
Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina Hurricanes have 2 goalies that will be UFA at the end of 2021, both make 3 million they might be a team planning for further down the road?
Toronto. There is reason to believe Dubas plans to do more NHL 2020 stuff by thinking he can "trade number 1 goalie" for assets" then fixing his problem by "signing number 1 goalie" Number 1 goalie beaning andersson, and signing goalie Markstrom who are similar age.
Buffalo. Buffalo has Carter Hutton whois contract will end by 2021, however have no other goalie right now.
Washington Capitals will be in the market for a new goalie if they don't sign Holtby or if they don't have a goalie comping up the pipeline.
Vancouver Canucks. Jim Benning made it clear he wants to keep Markstrom, sign Tanev and Toffoli. Will make trades for it.

so there we have it, potential teams for Markstrom


Best bet for us is trading is rights today to the highest bidder.

Washington isn't wanting to pay Holtby, so they won't pay Markstrom. Philly isn't spending on on a backup and I don't see Toronto unless they trade Freddie first. I also don't see why Detroit would do it at this point in their rebuild. There isn't a ton of realistic suitors, which might bring the price down

 

[Bettman Returnz]

Calgary, Edmonton, Detroit, Buffalo, Colorado, Toronto, Carolina, Chicago seems to be the most logical destinations... aside from the most obvious being Vancouver.

 

[Yog S'loth]

Who on earth is going to get into a bidding war for a goalie that's 30 years old and barely has 270 GP and very pedestrian numbers?

You'll get 2-3 quality years out of him as a reasonable, middle-of-the-pack starting goaltender... and then what? 4 more years of his new teams's fans desperately trying to include him in every trade proposal.

 

[Bettman Returnz]

Who on earth is going to get into a bidding war for a goalie that's 30 years old and barely has 270 GP and very pedestrian numbers?

You'll get 2-3 quality years out of him as a reasonable, middle-of-the-pack starting goaltender... and then what? 4 more years of his new teams's fans desperately trying to include him in every trade proposal.

He’s better than a middle of the pack starter... but with that said I can see teams front loading a contract. He will get 5yrs I bet. Desperate times calls for desperate measures! It’s like every other free agency some player(s) get over paid. Marky is arguably the best goalie available this off season.

 

[Nanuuk]

Calgary has a tight knit group that includes a number of Swedes - Backlund, Lindholm, Andersson, Kylington, Gustafsson (if he re-signs), Gaudreausson, Monahansson).

I'm sure he'd enjoy life where the sun shines more in the winter.

 

[blankall]

Who on earth is going to get into a bidding war for a goalie that's 30 years old and barely has 270 GP and very pedestrian numbers?

You'll get 2-3 quality years out of him as a reasonable, middle-of-the-pack starting goaltender... and then what? 4 more years of his new teams's fans desperately trying to include him in every trade proposal.

For many teams, they have 3 years window anyways, at which point they go full rebuild and who they have in net doesn't matter. I'd say that's the case in Calgary for sure. 3 years of solid goaltending is worth a lot to many teams.

 

[Tripod]

Potential teams Markstrom can go to


Philly has one goalie locked up in Carter Hart.


Best bet for us is trading is rights today to the highest bidder.

The Flyers are not going after Markstrom when they have Hart as their #1 goalie and after Hart was:

2.23 GAA and .926 SV% in the playoffs.

They need a 1-2 year vet back up.

 

[Merrrlin]

Vancouver can lock him up probably 5.5 million Vancouver discount.

UFA I think he can get more via fielding multiple offers at a time.


Now lets say Colorado and Calgary sends him offers. Where the heck would you rather play, both teams offering the same amount and terms.

also how the heck are Lindholm and Markstrom friends? via what?

That would be an incredible signing for Benning. I am guessing he would want at least 6 years at that hit?

 

[Flames Fanatic]

That would be an incredible signing for Benning. I am guessing he would want at least 6 years at that hit?

If they could sign him for that I think he'd already be signed imo.

 

[Lupuls Grit]

I'll leave it to the Hurricanes' fans to explain any long-term cap issues, but if Markstrom won't sign with Vancouver, I suggest trading him to the 'Canes for James Reimer. Reimer has one year left at a cap hit of 3.4 million. Really great guy, decent goalie, would be a good back up for Demko. Reimer is expensive for a back up so perhaps Carolina will agree to throw in a draft pick or take on Baertschi.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

I'll leave it to the Hurricanes' fans to explain any long-term cap issues, but if Markstrom won't sign with Vancouver, I suggest trading him to the 'Canes for James Reimer. Reimer has one year left at a cap hit of 3.4 million. Really great guy, decent goalie, would be a good back up for Demko. Reimer is expensive for a back up so perhaps Carolina will agree to throw in a draft pick or take on Baertschi.

Reimer has ties to Vancouver as well.

His wife and her family are from the Lower Mainland in BC and James has a summer home in Kelowna BC

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Love Marky, team MVP and without him the Canucks would be a bottom feeder this season. Alwyas grateful to him too because he allowed this young core to grow up in a competitive culture rather than a toxic losing culture. I think that will be very very cruical for the development.

However, I would only have Marky back under certain condiditons.

1. He doesnt get a NMC. We must be able to expose him to Seattle. Theres no gurantee Seattle would take him but Demko is our future and we have to be able to protect Demko not Marky.

2. Contract length is no longer than 3-4 years.

3. Contract AAV is under 5.75 mil.

If those 3 conditions cant be met then we have to be able to walk away. The fact is he is over 30 and is coming off 2 injuries this season that has caused him to miss significant time. I dont think id want to get into a bidding war for him at this stage in his career.

Im confident that our goalie coach Ian Clarke can turn Demko into a monster like he did for Markstrom and Bobrovsky.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Good. Flames should sign Markstrom so they can blame him for their next playoff round loss