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1qqaaz · 10-19-2021, 11:52 AM

I hated the prospect of signing Markstrom before it happened, I hated the contract when it was signed, and I still hate it now.

I assumed Markstrom would have a great first two years, then be subpar for the last 4 as he gets into his late 30s.

He hasn't be bad, but he hasn't earned 6 million. I wouldn't be surprised if Vladar ends the year with a higher save percentage than Markstrom.

But Markstrom does give the team a chance to win almost every night. He's rarely outright bad. And he can steal games. I love what I've seen from his interviews - he seems very professional and he's always holding himself accountable.
Again, I don't like the contract, but it could be a lot worse.

10-19-2021, 11:52 AM	#140
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	I hated the prospect of signing Markstrom before it happened, I hated the contract when it was signed, and I still hate it now. I assumed Markstrom would have a great first two years, then be subpar for the last 4 as he gets into his late 30s. He hasn't be bad, but he hasn't earned 6 million. I wouldn't be surprised if Vladar ends the year with a higher save percentage than Markstrom. But Markstrom does give the team a chance to win almost every night. He's rarely outright bad. And he can steal games. I love what I've seen from his interviews - he seems very professional and he's always holding himself accountable. Again, I don't like the contract, but it could be a lot worse.