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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
The NJ deal feels like one that also doesn't have to be this year deal. It's actually a "long term" deal for both teams.
The Flames have zero urgency to move Markstrom this year because he's not on expiring contract. NJ has some urgency for this year if they want to try and save this season, but really this is them looking for a longer term solution in net. If Conroy isn't getting what he wants now, and if NJ are feeling like Conroy's ask is an overpay at the moment. This deal could 100% get looked at in the offseason again with fresh eyes, and the removal of the trade deadline pressure.
I'm not sure if that ends up being, better, worse or neutral for the Flames on value, but I actually guessing it doesn't end up changing 80%ish of the value on this trade.
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Seems pretty clear to me that the pressure is actually on NJ this year to get a goalie and make the playoffs. If they don't get Markstrom, they are likely getting someone else.