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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Do established goalies really "progress"? I don't think so unless they are of the few truly generational or elite netminders. Markstrom was what he is when he signed his deal here and that isn't going to change at his age. Most established goalies tend to fluctuate from their averages for a handful of years before inevitably falling off a cliff with age.
Vladar has certainly progressed since coming here, but he is pre-apex. Wolf is definitely progressing as well.
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I think this is right. I can't even tell a lot of differences between his actual play this year versus last (though I can't say that for the team in front of him). I think year over year Markstrom will give solid goaltending - better than average most years. His team helped him to a third place Vezina performance last year.