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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
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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If everything is equal I take Markstrom and by everything I mean the age. Markstrom being 34 to Saros being 28 is a big factor. Saros will need a Helleybuck style contract extension this summer or he could walk to free agency where Markstrom has the extra year and will either be too old to keep long term but likely is cheaper on a short term extension.
Agreed I hope the Devils step up but it feels like they might punt on the season and try for a goalie again in the summer.