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Originally Posted by The Fonz
Sure hope fans temper expectations on Markstrom trade. Returning Mercer + Casey + 1st? Jesus, that just cannot be the value - the logic isn’t there.
Markstrom @ 50% retained for Mercer straight up would be a great trade for the Flames. I’m skeptical of that - so think it would be Holtz and a late pick.
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Retaining Markstrom at 50% (saving $7M-$8Mish in real money) = a 1st round pick at minumum
Markstrom at a $3M cap hit for the next 3 Playoff runs = a 1st round pick +
Desperation from teams with 0 goalies but high hopes = ???