[Rumour] Flames close to signing G Jacob Markstrom

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by New Era

I would hold off celebrating until we know the ink on the contract is dry, it's registered with the NHL Offices, and we know the details.

Well, that's just you.

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[Blaster86]

So what have the Flames just signed?

The Flames have signed a lovely human being and a remarkable NHL goalie over the last two seasons. There is no reason to expect him to make some major regression to what he was before, even without the tutelage of goalie coach Ian Clark, who is credited with getting Markstrom to the next level. Should there be concerns? As with all UFA signings, there is some. He's had issues with health for the past two seasons, having back, knee and hip issues. Not uncommon for a goalie, though their timing has been a bit back-breaking for the team as they have come during the stretch run of Jan - March in each of the last two seasons and again in the play-offs this year. Realistically he will bring stability to a position to the net for the Flames and will perform up to his contract for half of it at least. Like all goalies, he will have off games. Like all goalies, he will let in the odd bad goal, but in Markstrom's case it's very VERY rare.

Vancouver would probably prefer to keep him, but between Demko looking to take on a bigger work load and the expansion draft in a season there was no way to guarantee keeping both if signed. Losing Demko for free when Markstrom is in his 30s is not a palatable option, and wouldn't be for any team. So Holtby becomes the 1b to Demko's 1a.

[GioforPM]

Now do you trade Rittich and bring up a kid?

[1991 Canadian]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

This usually goes well.

For Treliving, he might as well. He's taken 2-3 swings at coaches. He's on his last strike for them.

2-3 swings at goalies. He's on his last strike for goaltending.

If Calgary continues to be mediocre in the next 2 years, he's gone anyways. This deal is the next GMs problem.

[868904]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

6 years is good if it brings the AAV down a little.

Let's be honest, he probably won't play that 6th year here. He'll get bought out, retire or get traded with a sweetener.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Husky

Flames need term as only decent goalie is wolf. And thats 5+ years away.

Well that's just not true. We have, Chechelev, Parsons, Zagidulin and Wolf.

[tvp2003]

The sureloss stealth edits on the thread title is taking years off my life...

[MrMike]

With it being quiet I imagine they're just hammering out some details and getting it signed.

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by Matty81

This deal is way different from Neal or Brouwer... it would be a great signing in my opinion. Goalies are productive way later into their careers and this is a player who was in the top 4 or 5 in his position in the whole league last season behind a team that plays a bit of pond hockey and is not great defensively.

That, and unlike Brouwer and Neal, he's not already declining. This has been my most excited signing in years. Flames finally hopefully have a number one goalie instead of spinning wheels on washed up goalies.

[Superfraggle]

You're missing 2-3 players.

Originally Posted by David Struch

Now get us Hall, Treliving...

Bolded Trade Bait = $14.175 million

Hall (7.0) - Backlund - Tkachuk
Gaudreau - Monahan - Lindholm
Dubé - Gawdin (.800) - Mangiapane (2.25)
Lucic - Ryan (3.125) - Bennett (2.55)

Giordano - Andersson
Hanifin (4.95) - Välimäki
Mackey - Kylington (.800)

Markstrom (4.875)
Rittich (2.75)

Cap Hit: $81,239,166
Buyouts: $2,666,667
Bonuses: $882,500
Cap Space: $260,834

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

Originally Posted by 1991 Canadian

For Treliving, he might as well. He's taken 2-3 swings at coaches. He's on his last strike for them.

2-3 swings at goalies. He's on his last strike for goaltending.

If Calgary continues to be mediocre in the next 2 years, he's gone anyways. This deal is the next GMs problem.

That's the spirit!

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Now do you trade Rittich and bring up a kid?

Condensed schedule. You need two goalies this coming season. Markstrom + Rittich would give us strong goaltending at the NHL level.

...assuming Markstrom gets finalized.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Now do you trade Rittich and bring up a kid?

No kid to bring up.
Gillies is a UFA. Parsons needs much more time and a full healthy season.
I bring BSD back.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Now do you trade Rittich and bring up a kid?

Yes please. I think Ritter is flamed out. Likely not happy with how things have went here.

[sureLoss]

Andy Strickland @andystrickland
Jacob Markstrom is done in Calgary. #Flames

[SuperMatt18]

6 years is okay if it keeps the AAV below $5.5M

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by New Era

Six years? Can't be more than $5M then. Six year x $4.75 with a M-NTC?

Doubtful it’s that low. More likely $5.5M. But who really knows.


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[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

So what have the Flames just signed?

The Flames have signed a lovely human being and a remarkable NHL goalie over the last two seasons. There is no reason to expect him to make some major regression to what he was before, even without the tutelage of goalie coach Ian Clark, who is credited with getting Markstrom to the next level. Should there be concerns? As with all UFA signings, there is some. He's had issues with health for the past two seasons, having back, knee and hip issues. Not uncommon for a goalie, though their timing has been a bit back-breaking for the team as they have come during the stretch run of Jan - March in each of the last two seasons and again in the play-offs this year. Realistically he will bring stability to a position to the net for the Flames and will perform up to his contract for half of it at least. Like all goalies, he will have off games. Like all goalies, he will let in the odd bad goal, but in Markstrom's case it's very VERY rare.

Vancouver would probably prefer to keep him, but between Demko looking to take on a bigger work load and the expansion draft in a season there was no way to guarantee keeping both if signed. Losing Demko for free when Markstrom is in his 30s is not a palatable option, and wouldn't be for any team. So Holtby becomes the 1b to Demko's 1a.

Vancouver is in good shape in net now and for the next couple years.

[Bonded]

6 years, 4 million, do it lol

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

No kid to bring up.
Gillies is a UFA. Parsons needs much more time and a full healthy season.
I bring BSD back.

Zags...