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Originally Posted by Tbull8
Royle any more news? Haha
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Nothing is going to be announced until after the final just out of respect which isn't anything new.
Lots of people getting very upset about this trade not happening and how the value will be garbage for various reasons regarding Markstrom's value. I'd ask you take into consideration that Markstrom hates this speculation more than any of us and he's the only one being impacted by this. Don't stress!
1. Markstrom wants to play for a contender, preferably out east.
2. Markstrom had reaffirmed his consideration for NJD
3. Markstrom doesn't want to be shopped around, I know some dislike this but he controls where he goes. Yes Markstrom knows that if he doesn't like this then he's stuck in Calgary for now and he knows this. It really comes down to power to go where he wants or power to stay put because he doesn't dislike Calgary.
4. Both Markstrom and CGY want this to be over sooner rather than later, no desire to go into the season with this still lingering.
I'm told there's still a deal in principle in place, it still involves the NJD and it still involves the pick. Retention is still required and there's been back and forth discussion about various additional pieces from both sides. The Devils would like to add on both the backend and up front in the top 6 with the #1 Goalie being the primary requirement.
Flames looking to see if they can help NJ out with an additional piece, I have no confirmation what the additional(s) are - but feel like Holtz is still looking to be added.