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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Because to many he's been a disappointment? He's getting paid $6 million a season to be the best goaltender on the ice most nights. Unfortunately he's been outdueled in most of his tenure as Flames goaltender. It's pretty clear for a Darryl Sutter coached team to win games he needs Kipper or Quick (in his prime) level goaltending. The stats don't lie as Markstrom has been a below average starter in his time with the Flames. He wasn't bad last night but that first goal is saved by most NHL goaltenders and the Flames just don't have the finish to overcome soft goals. If he doesn't play a lot better, this team doesn't have a chance.
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I understand that to some degree. If this team was finishing the way it is supposed to, Markstrom's name isn't mentioned. To me Markstrom not being a Kipper level goalie right now is secondary. Based on shots, possession etc. we should have won that game. Really it shouldn't have been close. The only reason Markstrom is a topic of discussion is because we can't score. 4 goals on nearly 100 shots is horrific.