Recalled/Assigned: (UPDATE: Markstrom recalled/Erikkson down)
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I said at the time of Miller's injury this would happen. Learning from past errors has not been a strong suit of this coaching staff. Perhaps if Markström had a good showing in his only start, Willie might have felt a bit realgooder about him, but I felt certain he wouldn't get more than a start or two. I'm sure Eriksson won't get any. When Markström is back up, maybe one?
Peter Griffin
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Or you know they could re-call him before next weekend and start him against Arizona?
I think that's what is going to happen as well.
His confidence is shook, the NHL is a massive hurdle for him. Give him some playing time, and some confidence and see if he can beat a team intentionally icing an AHL roster (maybe just tell him he's playing the Portland Pirates).
RandV
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Well at the moment his NHL stats for this season reads 23.23 GAA, 0.250 SV%.
Still hope he gets another game, you gotta think that start against San Jose was a combination of nerves but mostly bad luck, and likely not going to happen again.
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thepoeticgoblin
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Most likely he'll play a few for Utica while Eriksson backups Eddie and then VAN recalls him before the back to back. Hard to believe that they'd just give up on him after (admittedly his worst ever?) one start. Especially since Rollie is high on him and he's been one of the AHL's best minders this season. But it could also mark the very unceremonious end of Markström's NHL-career (unless he comes back as a FA after a year or two in Europe).
thepoeticgoblin
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Yup, and if that turns out to be the case it looks like a really proactive move. They want their backup to be sharp and not completely shot of confidence when Eddie has to take a breather.
Nope... Markstrom would not need to clear waivers unless he played 10 games (which he clearly wouldnt unless Lack suddenly got hurt).
This move really has more to do with getting Markstrom playing time AND signs Lack will start every meaningful game (aka every game until we clinch a playoff spot and/or home ice) the rest of the year/till Miller gets back.
Basically a move that probably doesnt matter much for the 'nucks (in terms of play since Markstrom isnt playing) and helps Utica a lot (since Markstrom was pretty much their MVP).
The Iron Goalie
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You know he could be back, once he gets a few games under his belt in Utica. I like this move as it can rebuild Markstrom's confidence, then call him back up and play him in a game or two. You can't however just sit him, and let him get rusty. I like it if thats the plan, and would rather Eriksson be sitting than Markstrom.
Edit - I see someone posted a tweet from Botch saying a similar thing.
Edit - I see someone posted a tweet from Botch saying a similar thing.
Oh my god you guys are so dramatic. He was sent down because he needs to ****ing play.
If neither back up is going to play for awhile might as well try and get Markstrom's confidence back up in Utica until they do find a game where they want to play him.
I guarantee that Markstrom will start more games this year than Eriksson.
If neither back up is going to play for awhile might as well try and get Markstrom's confidence back up in Utica until they do find a game where they want to play him.
I guarantee that Markstrom will start more games this year than Eriksson.
PM
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My bet is that Markstrom gets in when we have either A) clinched a playoff spot or B) been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Hoping for option A although if Miller gets back in time Markstrom might not get any.
I doubt our coaching and managerial staff have learned anything from last year. Now that I think about it, I don't know if they even watched any of our games from last year or they would have at least kept Santorelli around and not wrote off Kass' production as garbage time.
I doubt our coaching and managerial staff have learned anything from last year. Now that I think about it, I don't know if they even watched any of our games from last year or they would have at least kept Santorelli around and not wrote off Kass' production as garbage time.
thepoeticgoblin
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My bet is that he will play in Utica's two games over the weekend and be back with the Nucks in time for CBJ/LA and then AZ. I don't think the organization has written him off after one horror show of a start - not after the steps he's taken under Rollie's tutelage.
But I'm keeping the door open for some drama - as the "Eddie or Miller as #1?" doesn't quite do it.. (I kid, I kid).
But I'm keeping the door open for some drama - as the "Eddie or Miller as #1?" doesn't quite do it.. (I kid, I kid).
I agree, which is why if I was Willie, I would have thrown him right back into the fire and had him start the game in Arizona right after the game vs SJ. Would have revealed a lot about Markstrom and actually given Lack a night off.
Good to see Markstrom was given a fair shot.
What do people expect? Can you imagine if Markstrom was in net for the Buffalo game where we surrendered 6 goals?
The whole idea of giving Markstrom an easy start is silly. This is the NHL, no team is easy to play against and Vancouver proved that by losing to the worst teams a couple weeks ago. Further, Markstrom isn't a rookie anymore, he's had experience at the NHL level in Florida before, so it's nothing new. He was given a chance and didn't perform. Now he has to regain his composure and try to aim for the next call-up. No big deal.
biturbo19
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Exactly.
It's a non-event. I'm sure this was a plan crafted in discussion with "Rollie the Goalie Wizard" that everyone here worships.
Markstrom goes down to the AHL to play a few games and get a feel for some game action again after a while warming the bench. Eriksson gets to come sit on the bench and collect NHL money, stay in a swaggy hotel with a nice buffet, hang around in the big leagues. When the time comes for Markstrom's next NHL start, they'll swap the cogs around again and Markstrom will come up to play his game, Eriksson goes back to Utica to play.
And hopefully Markstrom doesn't let every shot go in this time.
me2
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Yep, that's how I see it too. Nice bonus to reward Eriksson monetarily, helps Utica by getting their starter back for a few games, and gets Markstrom some playing time to rebound from his rough game.
Expect Markstrom to be called back soon.
NuxFan09
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Good move. As good as Eriksson is, Markstrom is the prospect that the Canucks are more invested in so it's in everyone's best interest that he plays. If Lack is going to carry the load while the backup rides the pine - which this move indicates - it might as well be Eriksson instead.
NuxFan09
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I don't think this move suggests this either way. It suggests that they've decided to ride Lack and that Markstrom would be better off playing rather than sitting on the bench.
NuxFan09
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Dont think Eriksson earned any reward... its more just luck of the draw. His play this year hasn't been bad but it hasnt been great either and realistically has been overshadowed by Markstrom's great play that no one talks about his lack of improvement (again he hasnt exactly played bad but also showed no signs of improvement).
The Comets play Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday. That's 5 days. Do you mean Monday the 16th or Monday the 23rd? If it's the 16th, they have 2 games. If it's the 23rd they have 5 games. Not nitpicking, just making sure you've got it right.
