Rumor: Rick Dhaliwal on Tsn1040: Markstrom Progress Made

[Canucks LB]

I'm starting to get tidbits from 2-3 sources that there is some progress. Not saying it will be done today or tomorrow.

Looks like some Progress is being made.
My guess is that the deal is probably done, but don't want to tell anybody since it would lower Demko's Value.
What does everybody think?

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[WingsMJN2965]

Eriksson + Demko to Detroit for future considerations.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Was Demko not an absolute monster for you guys in the playoffs?

I don't know the full story but I am surprised that he's not a priority.

Markstrom did have an amazing season though so....I have no idea what I am talking about.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Eriksson + Demko to Detroit for future considerations.

You just beat me to it.

 

[613Leafer]

They still have Di Pietro coming up as well, so I could see trading Demko, signing Markstrom, and looking to Di Pietro as the goalie of the future as an option.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

If true really hope that Yzerman makes a major push for Thatcher Demko, He's the perfect guy for us.

 

[Canucks LB]

Was Demko not an absolute monster for you guys in the playoffs?

I don't know the full story but I am surprised that he's not a priority.

Markstrom did have an amazing season though so....I have no idea what I am talking about.

Markstrom was great also, and carried this team for 2 years.
Fans love him, as do teammates from all reports.
Maybe Marky will make less than we think and take a discount? 5x5.5m?

 

[82Ninety42011]

Was Demko not an absolute monster for you guys in the playoffs?

I don't know the full story but I am surprised that he's not a priority.

Markstrom did have an amazing season though so....I have no idea what I am talking about.

You know what you're talking about and I agree oh well we don't run the team though.

 

[Canucks LB]

For people getting excited about Demko being potentially available.

Harman:

Demko has meaningful trade value for the right team. In fact, I spoke to an NHL scout last week who pegged Demko as Vancouver’s only significant trade chip outside of Brock Boeser as other teams do believe the young netminder has starter upside.

Perfectly Developed, Learned a lot midseason when Markstrom went down (Struggled first few games, great after).
Stat's don't tell the whole story in the regular season.
Insane in the playoffs.

Value = Mid 1st rounder. (He was draft early in the 2nd round).

 

[WingsMJN2965]

For people getting excited about Demko being potentially available.

Harman:

Perfectly Developed, Learned a lot midseason when Markstrom went down (Struggled first few games, great after).
Stat's don't tell the whole story in the regular season.
Insane in the playoffs.

Value = Mid 1st rounder. (He was draft early in the 2nd round).

Unfortunately for VAN, the cost to move Loui is nearly the same.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

Was Demko not an absolute monster for you guys in the playoffs?

I don't know the full story but I am surprised that he's not a priority.

Markstrom did have an amazing season though so....I have no idea what I am talking about.

Demko had a monstrous 3 games, I think anyone would have a hard time prioritizing that over Markstrom's season. Demko was a highly touted prospect so it's not a Hamburglar situation, could see him being the real deal. Gotta go with Markstrom though.

 

[Canucks LB]

Unfortunately for VAN, the cost to move Loui is nearly the same.

I would Canucks do a money cap move involving prospects, they hate it, benning is stubborn

 

[JTmillerForA1stLOL]

Eriksson + Demko to Detroit for future considerations.

This is Jim Benning we're talking about. Take a 2nd round pick while you're at it.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

This is Jim Benning we're talking about. Take a 2nd round pick while you're at it.

Would you like to take back Abdelkader?!

 

[qwerty]

So wait, cap strapped Canucks are somehow taking on OEL’s contract and re-signing Markstrom? How exactly will this work out exactly? Unless Arizona has foolishly decided to eat tons of cap space for Jim Benning.

 

[themelkman]

Demko in the OEL deal?

Would let arizona get a first for Kuemper

 

[JTmillerForA1stLOL]

Demko had a monstrous 3 games, I think anyone would have a hard time prioritising that over Markstrom's season. Demko was a highly touted prospect so it's not a Hamburglar situation, could see him being the real deal. Gotta go with Markstrom though.

Given the age of the team and cap issues we have and will continue to have there is legitimate reason to prioritize Demko over Markstrom. There's risk either way and benefits on either side. Not exactly an easy situation to resolve.

 

[Slurpeelover27]

Unfortunately for VAN, the cost to move Loui is nearly the same.

Demko and Loui for a 2nd rounder seems fair to me.

 

[Muffin]

Was Demko not an absolute monster for you guys in the playoffs?

I don't know the full story but I am surprised that he's not a priority.

Markstrom did have an amazing season though so....I have no idea what I am talking about.

He waa good for 3 playoff games, his regular season wasn't good. Pretty tough to put all your eggs in that basket.

 

[Svencouver]

If you can get it done to where the NMC isn’t an issue and we can still keep/protect Demko in the ED, then I’m all for it. Let Demko back him up for a little while longer until then, and then deal one of them at the deadline/expansion draft for some assets once the picture on who you want to go with for the next few years is a bit clearer.

 

[notsocommonsense]

This is Jim Benning we're talking about. Take a 2nd round pick while you're at it.

Username checks out

 

[Canucks LB]

He waa good for 3 playoff games, his regular season wasn't good. Pretty tough to put all your eggs in that basket.

This is why you don't stat watch.
He was good in the regular season, he had a bad stretch after Markstrom went down, Lots of those goals came in the last few minutes, Canucks defense was completely crippled and brutal, he stood on his head.

 

[JTmillerForA1stLOL]

So wait, cap strapped Canucks are somehow taking on OEL’s contract and re-signing Markstrom? How exactly will this work out exactly? Unless Arizona has foolishly decided to eat tons of cap space for Jim Benning.

It's the kick the can down the road strategy.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Demko and Loui for a 2nd rounder seems fair to me.

Vancouver's situation isn't really much different from Toronto's last year. Loui obviously doesn't have the full NTC, but presumably his 15 team list is going to include the teams that actually have cap space, which are few and far between.

The cost to move him is going to be absurd.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

I dont see how it would have any effect on Demko's value. He's not a valuable piece anyways and prettt much anywherr he goes is going to be a 1B type if not outright backup.

Vancouver signing it's starting goalie would essentially have minimal impact on Demko and any potential trades.