Hoping this is finally the straw that breaks the camel's back. I honestly don't understand what Sutter sees in Markstrom. This guy is beyond overrated. He wasn't good in 2021 minus the start, is no damn good this season and even last season, I wasn't particularly impressed which is saying a lot since he finished as a runner up for the Vezina. Personally, I thought he was just a product of the team's strong defensive systems. Most of his shutouts felt like team shutouts and that final performance against the Oilers was just putrid.
I hate to be so harsh on him since he seems like a nice guy, but the NHL is a cruel world. Fans demand wins and Markstrom isn't the guy for the job. Vladar is the superior goaltender and I'm surprised Darryl hasn't recognized that because he's usually on point with who's performing and who isn't. Enough of the favouritism already though. Go with the guy who gives you the best chance to win.
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