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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
I'm less concerned about Markstrom than I am Coleman. Goalies seem to play well into their later 30s, I think because so much of the position is positioning rather than athleticism, and it's more about the team not allowing royal road crossing passes. Though, and I'm digressing here, over-35 goalies don't seem to be able to perform in the Stanley Cup Finals in the cap era, I think because the opponents are really good and force them to use their athleticism.
With Markstrom it's really just health. When he got hurt last year he flatout cost us games.
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Many goalies play well into their mid thirties. Halak, Khubodin, Greiss, and others have held up surprisingly well.
Many formerly elite goalies fall clips by their early thirties. Quick, Crawford and Holtby come to mind. And like you said, that's often to do problems with health.
Markstrom could play well when he's 36. But there's no doubt risk there. I wouldn't be surprised if Markstrom, like Bishop, plays well, but is frequently injured.
Yes, younger goalies tend to play better in finals. No cup winning goalie in NHL history was a UFA signing with prior NHL experience. Most are homegrown and under the age of 30. But producing elite goalies is easier said than done.
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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I find it hard to see an argument where “Tanev might be good”
The guy was a top pairing shutdown Dman last year at 4.5M. He has been a stabilizing partner for whoever he has played with. Hanifin and Gio in year 1 and Kylington this year. If it wasn’t for Tanev the Flames likely still have Gio and Kylington may be in Seattle. His impact has helped this organization so much.
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Fair point. I'll say that he'll probably be a good signing.
Even if his play were to fall off of a cliff next year, it would still be a decent signing at worst.
I also think he's been great for development.