Hating the Markstrom signing is very bizarre to me. The Panthers gave Bob 10.5x7 last year and the Flames got the top goalie on a 6x6 deal. Many goalies maintain their starter level of play into their mid-30’s
Markstrom is the 9th highest paid goalie next year and finished 4th in Vezina voting. He was a highly touted prospect who many thought would go in the first round d but slipped to the 2nd. He has proven over the last 2-3 years to be living up to his potential while being the Canucks MVP.
I don’t see it as an overpay at all and think that is a good UFA signing. I love the deal and so happy we got the player.
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