[Signing] Flames sign Jacob Markstrom. (6 yrs, $6mil AAV)

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

All the Flames shots were from the outside, the Canucks collapsed and left them nothing....even Gaudreau's breakaway was from a non scoring area.

Well, that is simply untrue. The Flames were utterly dominant the entire game, but especially in the second and third.

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[Infinit47]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Well, that is simply untrue. The Flames were utterly dominant the entire game, but especially in the second and third.

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Should have used green text. I was poking fun at Blaster who likes to think the Canucks chose to be pumped with shots as part of their master plan. Instead of the more obvious conclusion that they weren't playing well.

[Infinit47]

Edit. Double post.

[cral12]

Hopefully not a fata:

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“I think Edmonton thought they were getting him. Edmonton offered 5x7; my impression was that the Oilers were gonna get him" - Elliotte Friedman on Jacob Markstrom

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

Should have used green text. I was poking fun at Blaster who likes to think the Canucks chose to be pumped with shots as part of their master plan. Instead of the more obvious conclusion that they weren't playing well.

You clearly didn’t need to.


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[868904]

Originally Posted by cral12

Hopefully not a fata:

(twitter) @AhmedMayta
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“I think Edmonton thought they were getting him. Edmonton offered 5x7; my impression was that the Oilers were gonna get him" - Elliotte Friedman on Jacob Markstrom

But why?

Why would he think a logical and sane goalie would willingly sign with Edmonton if he had other choices?

It is a goalie graveyard in the truest sense.

It’s just not rational or logical.

[Mr.Coffee]

I’m sure having a close friend in Lindholm and a couple other Swedes on the roster helped quite a bit in landing Markstrom actually. Probably way more than people give credit for actually.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I’m sure having a close friend in Lindholm and a couple other Swedes on the roster helped quite a bit in landing Markstrom actually. Probably way more than people give credit for actually.

He even said it did, also he likes the coach!

Sorry CP, Ward helped land the top FA goalie

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I’m sure having a close friend in Lindholm and a couple other Swedes on the roster helped quite a bit in landing Markstrom actually. Probably way more than people give credit for actually.

Or just being a Swede. Everyone in Sweden knows Edmonton stinks.

[Vinny01]

Listening to the Markstrom interview on the FAN. Doesn’t sound like Lindholm had to really sell Markstrom on the city. Happy with Lindy and Backs on the team but it sounds like he chose Calgary because of their sales pitch and the fact he thinks they are a good team.

[Dajazz]

I have to give credit to Treliving for the signing. He’s got a plan and finally nailed his starting goalie. If Markström is the one time will tell.

The AAV is right, but term is long - on the other hand in year 3-6 this team will probably look a lot different.

Who knows if this will let up a bit of pressure on JG and Monahan since they don’t feel they need to score every game to win. Because looking back this team’s best seasons has (obviously) been on the back on good goaltending.

I’m positive and hopeful, but it’s also Friday night and maybe it’s that first beer and aquavit speaking.

[Dajazz]

Originally Posted by Redrum

Or just being a Swede. Everyone in Sweden knows Edmonton stinks.

Correct, this is taught very early to our children. That and don’t eat yellow snow.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Dajazz

Correct, this is taught very early to our children. That and don’t eat yellow snow.

Well there goes my plans of opening a chain a lemonade slushie stands all over Sweden.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Dajazz

Correct, this is taught very early to our children. That and don’t eat yellow snow.

The two are related.

[LouCypher]

I'll be patiently waiting for the Markstrom to Andersson to Backlund to Lindholm goal that's for sure.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by LouCypher

I'll be patiently waiting for the Markstrom to Andersson to Backlund to Lindholm goal that's for sure.

Is Kylington not playing?

[LouCypher]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Is Kylington not playing?

Dangit, I should have put him in. I knew I missed something. I'd petition for 4 assists to be credited on that one.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Dajazz

I have to give credit to Treliving for the signing. He’s got a plan and finally nailed his starting goalie. If Markström is the one time will tell.

The AAV is right, but term is long - on the other hand in year 3-6 this team will probably look a lot different.

Who knows if this will let up a bit of pressure on JG and Monahan since they don’t feel they need to score every game to win. Because looking back this team’s best seasons has (obviously) been on the back on good goaltending.

I’m positive and hopeful, but it’s also Friday night and maybe it’s that first beer and aquavit speaking.

God, I hate Aquavit. Poison.

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[Leeman4Gilmour]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

God, I hate Aquavit. Poison.

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Had to Google it. Dill and/or caraway flavoured kinda vodka. Not sure why that was invented.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour

Had to Google it. Dill and/or caraway flavoured kinda vodka. Not sure why that was invented.

Because it is so damn cold in the Nordic countries.