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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Plus you don't have to give up an asset like a draft pick or prospect to get him.
The Flames also have no one in the pipeline looking like they're ready to take over as an NHL starter any time soon, so a multi year deal for the top UFA goalie makes a boat load of sense.
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Exactly. And when one does come along (hopefully), they will be cost-controlled for a few years, so Markstrom's contract still won't be a problem.