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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

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.

Well this aged well Let's hope Markstrom continues to prove just how good he is.