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Originally Posted by dino7c
Flames and Devils have similar records, it's not like Markstom would be turning down a sure cup if he didn't want to go there.
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They've also had injuries to Hughes, Hischier, Hamilton, Meier, etc. on top of having some of the weakest goaltending in the league this year. A healthy Devils lineup with Markstrom playing well could easily be a contender over the next few years. A healthy Flames lineup with Markstrom playing well isn't in a playoff spot.
If the Flames can get a decent haul for Markstrom that not only brings back some assets to help build with but also likely takes them out of continuously drafting in that double digit range. Sounds like a win-win. It also lets the team see what they have in Vladar and Wolf.