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Originally Posted by Hackey
Markstrom isn't a long term solution though so I don't think they are overly eager to overpay for him. They know they need a goalie, but it doesn't mean they need to make a bad trade to get one. I'd love for it to happen but I don't think it's likely. Maybe if the Flames can find a way to sweeten the deal.
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I think it could easily be seen as the opposite though. Markstrom may not be the long term solution, but maybe that’s a good thing. Let’s say NJ is going to pursue Sarros. Not only are they giving up assets, likely high value assets, they’re going to have to resign him, if long term is what they’re after. What’s Sarros’ next deal look like 8x9? 8x10? Do the Devils want that amount tied up for that amount of term?
If you can get Markstrom at 2x6, or less if retention is included, that seems like a pretty attractive option. It’s already well known Markstrom is willing to go there too.Sarros doesn’t have trade protection so that’s one less item NJ might have to concern themselves with but Ulmark does have some control. Is he willing to go to NJ? Does the fact he’s never played more than 50 games in a season concern NJ?
I think the fact Markstrom only has two years left at his cap hit and level of play is a positive in NJ’s eyes. If he’s still performing well two years down the road, they could extend him. Maybe they want Schmid to take the reins by then anyway.