Markstrom has to be in the top 4-5 for the vezina candidates at this point. He’s been so steady and his numbers keep getting better.
On a more specific note about marskstrom… I honestly think he is one of the best puck-handling goaltenders the flames have had in the last 20 years. I don’t mean in overall ability or skills - obviously Smith has been the best in terms of puck handling skills for recent flames goaltenders - but more importantly on decision-making. Love the simple, smart setups that Markstrom does consistently and pretty safely.
Obvious in the span of a season, every goaltender has a few giveaways that cost goals… but Markstrom has managed to make that a rarity and he doesn’t try to do too much but he isn’t afraid to make a play… he is just a smart goaltender all around. Smith drove me crazy when he was here cause it often felt like he wasn’t making the best play… instead, he was trying to show off or “do it all himself”. So annoying.
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