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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
If I was Utah I would prefer a 7 million dollar a year Rasmus signed longterm over a 12-13 million dollar a year Marner. Markstrom makes them competitive for the playoffs in year one. And they have a number of forwards already that look like they could be top six for a longtime. Their need is much greater on the backend (especially if they want to be competitive now) than it is up front.
They have Keller who is a PPG guy, they have Schmaltz who is a solid 60 point guy. Cooley likely takes another step next year and within a couple years is a PPG guy. guenther scored at a 33 goal, 64 point pace this year. Macelli looks like he could be a 60 point guy. Don’t see the need in the top six. I do see the need on the backend and in goal.
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Good points.
I don’t think Utah parts with 6OA for that package though. Also, Ingram seemed to do alright for them this year. Not too sure the need for Markstrom is there, that’s not to say Markstrom wouldn’t be an upgrade, he would but I think Markstrom would want to go to a contender. I’d be surprised if he were to accept a trade to Utah.