To compound Markstroms struggles is his style which makes his troubles stand out all that much more in my opinion. I'm sure he is a pretty athletic guy but for a guy his size he sure doesn't rely on it, seems completely out of control and out of position more often than not, over committing when moving side to side and losing his net seems like a regular occurrence with him this year. I think that somewhat speaks to his state of mind too, he can feel the pressure, which is a by product of him letting in one early more often than not. As much as the coaching staff probably needs to work on him technically, think he needs the same amount of work on his mental game. I agree with a lot of people here who think the team has a different vibe and confidence when one guy starts over the other, whether that's intentional or not. Markstrom at 6'6, 200+ pounds often plays stylistically more like Freddy Brathwaite when he doesn't need too.
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