A very interesting tidbit I remember from Markstrom's initial interview after signing was when they asked him if the Swedish players on the team had spoke to him / convinced him that it was a good landing spot he said it wasn't the main reason, and said something along the line of the Flames have a good reputation with the players and guys speak highly of the club and playing here. It didn't sound like he was just blowing sunshine like some guys do. From what he was saying it sounded like it was common knowledge among the players that Calgary is regarded as a good landing spot.
Conversely, his repulsion with Edmonton probably speaks volumes about the general consensus there. (snickers)
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