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Originally Posted by Poe969
I thought Nashville is looking to keep Saros and Boston wants to trade Ulmark west. Plus, both goalies will need a BIG contract soon. Fitz has to take a lot of things into consideration here: he probably doesn't have a long leash and will likely be gone before the draft pick is a solid roster player....UNLESS, they get a goalie and start winning. Brodeur is on record saying he really likes Markstrom, so if they trade for him and it doesn't work out, he can deflect the blame a little.
The devils don't have a lot of time or options here.
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Is the long term solution trying to get a guy with one year left who is trying to get a retirement contract? Or is it getting a guy with two years left on his retirement contract who if he works out is likely willing to sign short term contracts as long as he can continue to perform? Markstrom from a cap perspective, unless the Flames do not retain, is definitely cheaper over the next 2 years. He is likely cheaper than the other options for the rest of his career.