Straight-up, all else equal, as a GM looking for a goalie, I'm taking Saros over Markstrom all day long.
However, all else isn't equal. Considering that he will cost more now, and considering that Saros is going to cost a bundle in a couple years cap-wise, I think Markstrom becomes the easier and better buy. Also, for this year, Markstrom is playing better and is the better goalie - no guarantees what future years look like, but you've at least got the one in the bank. So those factors swing me over to Markstrom.
Still believe (and hope) that someone (likely NJD) makes the move.
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