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GreenLantern2814 · 10-17-2021, 12:44 PM

I haven’t had an issue with Markstrom’s play as a Flame for the most part, but I have to ask.

Is he actually any good?

Last season, his 2.66 GAA put him in a 25th-place tie with Optimus Reimer. His save percentage of .904 was 38th.

Note* - All stats are for goalies with 20+ starts, according to quanthockey.

His final year in Vancouver:

2.75 GAA (27th, tied with Koskinen)
.918 save % (14th)

18/19

2.77 GAA (27th)
.912 save % (27th)

17/18

2.71 GAA (28th)
0.912 save % (31st)

16/17

2.63 GAA (29th)
.910 save % (36th)

To make matters worse, the Flames employed at least one goalie who was statistically superior each of these seasons - sometimes it was both.

Markstrom’s best attribute seems to be his durability - he can play 60 games.

Beyond that, he’s nothing special.

They should have kept Talbot.

10-17-2021, 12:44 PM	#1
GreenLantern2814 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2011 Exp:	Jacob Markstrom is not as good as Cam Talbot I haven’t had an issue with Markstrom’s play as a Flame for the most part, but I have to ask. Is he actually any good? Last season, his 2.66 GAA put him in a 25th-place tie with Optimus Reimer. His save percentage of .904 was 38th. Note* - All stats are for goalies with 20+ starts, according to quanthockey. His final year in Vancouver: 2.75 GAA (27th, tied with Koskinen) .918 save % (14th) 18/19 2.77 GAA (27th) .912 save % (27th) 17/18 2.71 GAA (28th) 0.912 save % (31st) 16/17 2.63 GAA (29th) .910 save % (36th) To make matters worse, the Flames employed at least one goalie who was statistically superior each of these seasons - sometimes it was both. Markstrom’s best attribute seems to be his durability - he can play 60 games. Beyond that, he’s nothing special. They should have kept Talbot. __________________ ”All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you.” Rowan Roy W-M - February 15, 2024 Last edited by GreenLantern2814; 01-11-2023 at 07:44 PM.