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Super-Rye · 10-09-2020, 04:05 PM

I like this singing.

For me I wanted him because he passes the eye test. Then I heard the interview this morning on the Fan, the guys name escapes me, but it was super intriguing and he was basically suggesting that there were some underlying numbers that suggested Markstrom be a really good fit with the Flames and the way they like to defend.

More importantly it adds to our already impressive stable of attractive Swedes.

The Flames were in a spot to take a chance on a Goalie with a big contract. Rittich kinda showed last year that he's a 1B, even if he ends up being a really good 1B. Plus there isn't a whole lot in the system pushing as the Flames best goalie prospects are still YEARS away from being ready. There's definitely risk involved like with any long term signing, but I think this is a good and reasonable gamble for a team to take.

Plus the attractive Swede thing.

10-09-2020, 04:05 PM	#345
Super-Rye First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary Exp:	I like this singing. For me I wanted him because he passes the eye test. Then I heard the interview this morning on the Fan, the guys name escapes me, but it was super intriguing and he was basically suggesting that there were some underlying numbers that suggested Markstrom be a really good fit with the Flames and the way they like to defend. More importantly it adds to our already impressive stable of attractive Swedes. The Flames were in a spot to take a chance on a Goalie with a big contract. Rittich kinda showed last year that he's a 1B, even if he ends up being a really good 1B. Plus there isn't a whole lot in the system pushing as the Flames best goalie prospects are still YEARS away from being ready. There's definitely risk involved like with any long term signing, but I think this is a good and reasonable gamble for a team to take. Plus the attractive Swede thing. Last edited by Super-Rye; 10-09-2020 at 04:16 PM. Reason: Some People Sing and Some People Sign