[Rumour] NJD willing to trade for Markstrom in offseason if deal not reached before deadline

[Torture]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Francis even goes further - Marky is gone, either now or in the Summer, and also goes on to think it's great that Markstrom answered honestly.

Says that this is now a major issue on the organization's plate.

I hope we deal him but Francis is going a bit overboard based on a single comment imo.

[RedHawk12]

Honestly, listening to Markstrom answer that question, he was just giving his honest opinion, especially with the emotions of Tanev just being traded.

If anything, blame Francis for asking the question. Like don't ask questions you don't want to hear the answer to.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by Dion

I suspect that Conroy and Marky will have a sit down chat about it and resolve differences.

This. If the Flames still want Marky they'll smooth it over. Francis is making it out as if Markstrom was like "eff Conroy I hate that guy" which was by no means the case. What a nothingburger. Anything to drum up some excitement and clicks I guess.

[browna]

My guess is the Flames accidently leaked out the chat with NJ, or had someone they confided in, leak it out, which isn't proper, and instead of quashing it, just said the price wasn't met and they hadn't gone to Markstrom because it wasn't worth it.

This was what, 3 weeks or so? Markstrom addressed it at the time, pretty well TBQH, and that should be that....the Flames should be telling the media to back off after that, as is done commonly, but the questions remain almost daily for Markstrom, over a situation he wasn't involved in and doesn't control...and the organization (Conroy or the PR crew) hasn't properly dealt with it because media in the room are all over him and others in the room about him, nevermind the others on the block, and it's seemingly more than a distraction for players especially as the team is playing well.

Certainly a lesson for Conroy to back up the player in and with the media, certainly when the player had nothing to do with the rumor but still has to answer questions 3 weeks on.

That all said the media are vultures with this now, Markstrom being slightly annoyed he hasnt has the media shut down on this by the team, is a far cry from the drama being created by the same media about some irreconcilable difference... especially on the eve of the franchise celebrating Kiprusoff.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Francis wondering if Marky has asked for a trade at this stage, but that regardless of whether he has or not - he's not happy.

Steinberg and Francis pondering whether this is repairable, or if it's beyond fixing.

I understand the media will love this, but I don't think it's that big of an issue. These are professionals and trades are part of the business. Markstrom signed a "no trade clause", not a "never ask me about possibly agreeing to go to team X clause". I get the frustration in the room about being part of a selling club, but such is life when your on-ice performance puts you in the bottom half of the league. I don't buy the artificial drama, but hey, it makes for good headlines a few days ahead of the deadline, no doubt.

[Sainters7]

Glad to hear that. Just got in the car a few minutes ago mid-segment with Francis & Steinberg going on about a "bombshell" Markstrom just dropped, and have been frantically trying to find out what he said ever since.

[CalgaryFan1988]

I sure wish Francis was a little less TMZ.

[Redrum]

This is almost as cringy as Francis' creatively titled: "Keenan manufacturing controversy". When Keenan told a joke that every single person on the planet completely caught and understood, except for Francis.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by RedHawk12

Honestly, listening to Markstrom answer that question, he was just giving his honest opinion, especially with the emotions of Tanev just being traded.

If anything, blame Francis for asking the question. Like don't ask questions you don't want to hear the answer to.

Still he has to know this is a Canadian market and it would blow up...front page on TSN

[dino7c]

Meanwhile the darlings of the league sign Cambell to a large deal and send him to the AHL when he struggles

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Meanwhile the darlings of the league sign Cambell to a large deal and send him to the AHL when he struggles

But how can you not root for them?

Such a wholesome group.

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Meanwhile the darlings of the league sign Cambell to a large deal and send him to the AHL when he struggles

I mean, it wasn’t the wrong move. He was extremely bad.

[devo22]

but guys, Connor said "let's go", so it's clearly a different type of leadership up there.

[Buzzard]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I sure wish Francis was a little less TMZ covering a team somewhere else.

Fixed.

[RedHawk12]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Still he has to know this is a Canadian market and it would blow up...front page on TSN

He answered a question and spoke his mind. Are you blaming him for that?

[1_Flames_Fan]

I hope if the Devils have circled back they make the trade especially if there is no retention now. Can run with Wolf and Vladar next year. We are re-building so I'm expecting to lose a lot anyways and get a nice high draft pick.

[Tbull8]

Casey holtz 1st
25% retained

Yes I want Mercer but Holtz would be fun too

[CFO]

Bigger issue is weeger comment imo.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by CFO

Bigger issue is weeger comment imo.

I didn't see that, what did Weegar say?

Nevermind, googled it. "I want to be part of a buying team".

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by CFO

Bigger issue is weeger comment imo.

What did he say?