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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Markstrom has played 60 games twice.
We have a backup goalie who played in the All Star game last year - play him 30
times or whatever the pro rated equivalent is in a shorter season.
I have zero desire to see Markstrom start 70 games a year. He’s not making Price money, let’s devote resources to ensuring he‘a ready when we actually need him.
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The problem is you're no longer in a 1A/1B situation where both guys are competing for the larger workload and down the line a #1 spot and equivalent contract.
Rittich is UFA in one year. He can't see a situation now where being here long term is to his benefit if he still strives to be a #1, or at least a 1A.
We're going to need to find a backup behind Markstrom who we can not only play a good number of games, but is content with the #2 on a longer term and its related salary.