Here are my initial thoughts:
1. I'm glad this is done, at least that way NJ fans can stop taking shots at Markstrom. Saying he's old, and a sub .900 goalie.
2. I split the trade as a 2nd for retention, and 2nd + Bahl for Markstrom. It's not bad, but it sure makes it seem as though we overpaid for capspace in the Monahan trade.
3. I think this organization is really working hard at trying to develop the next Tanev, or at least a couple of solid stay at home D. I think this plays to Huska's strength of developing D.
4. The Flames defense next season raises more questions than answers. We have a ton of D, but I don't think we can properly slot most of them. Out of the waiver eligible guys I expect:
Bahl - Andersson
Weegar - Miromanov
Kylington - Pachal
Solovyov - Hanley
I was hoping to see a more proven D acquired in free agency, but now I wonder if Andersson is going to get traded at the draft.
5. This will really be a trial by fire for both Wolf and Vladar, hopefully our coaches manage to limit the type of chances they struggle with the most.
6. I wonder if Poirier, Brzustewicz, or our 2024 draft pick force their way onto the team out of camp.
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