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Originally Posted by Naitix
I still think the best choice is to give Wolf some games to see how he is at NHL level, and then trade Markstrom.
I think Vladar is a solid goalie with good positioning and base skills that allow him to be effective but I do not think he has the high end skills to carry a team to the cup. Wolf definitely has all the skills you want from a contender goalie, if he is legit, we need to trade Markstorm to free up the cap space while others teams think it is just a one off regarding his struggles.
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Wolf struggled at the start of his AHL career, and even at the start of this season (although he is/has been lights out since). So I don't think playing him now, absent injury and in the thick of the playoff chase, is really putting him in the best chance to succeed.
In my mind, this year its Vladar's net to lose, and if necessary you look at Wolf as an option for next year. Of course, if we manage to fall out of the playoff race entirely, then yes you send in the Wolf and see how he does.