Markstrom to me is a deadline deal if it happens this year, he’s got 2 years of term and there is risk there because the flames would want a lot back and for good reason. It has desperation trade written all over it and I think will depend on a number of factors.
- are the flames in the playoff mix at the deadline?
- are teams in the mix that needed a goalie still in the mix and needing a goalie?
- Marky willing to moved depending on the first point, it’s a tight group and if they’re in the mix it’s in large part to Marky’s play.
I’m leaning to Marky getting done during the off-season. Tanev will be traded and I’m more than fine with extending Hanifin.
If anything else happened after those players in question I think it’s for a hockey trade that makes the team better in Conroys eyes. Super impressive start for Craig, proud of him.
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