If Demko keeps this up, Markstrom may lose some bargaining power with the Canucks. Back-to-back games is going to be a real test.
Markstrom has been fantastic the last two seasons, but he's peaking pretty late given all the hype he once had as "best goalie not in the NHL". I think teams might be concerned about giving him a big contract and him becoming the goalie equivalent of Eriksson.
It's awesome that three series have gone from being 3-1 to game 7.
Posted by: FLATCH
So what do you guys think, if Markstrom won’t sign for realistic money do we let him go?
Personally I would not be scared too, his salary could be better spent somewhere else.
I think we could see some disparity over what players want and expect compared to whats teams can offer based on lost revenue from last season and expected projections for this season. Because without butts in them seats, I'm not sure where that money will come from.
As for Markstrom, I think he's already gone. Not even sure why.
Great performance and very close. Can't ask for anything more.
As Bieksa reminded everyone... the '11 Cup run was preceeded by two years of losing in the 2nd round, both times to Chicago. Could be that VGK are the new dragon to be slayed.
so, Markstrom gone, Tanev gone, Stetcher gone... nextn year will be interesting
Posted by: Mike.T
Toffoli gone too. Signed with Habs for 4 years. Virtually no grit left in Vancouver.
Total waste of a first rounder. Don’t get me wrong, Benning has an incredible eye for talent but he sure seems to struggle in the free agent department. I don’t know if that bodes well for retaining the amazing talent that he drafts.
Sorry, Shaller, second round pick and a prospect.
How about the juniors? As Canadians we have seen some strong teams over the years but this one may be the most complete. And Levi, what can you say? Pretty f’ing good for a kid who was a seventh rounder and not even on the radar six months ago!
TSN said that Canada has not been scored on at full strength so far in the tournament. 31-0 or something like that. Let's hope they beat the Yanks.
Yay Finland, bronze medal over the Russians. Always had a soft spot for the Finn’s. I like how gritty they always play. Win or lose you always know you’ve been in a game. It doesn’t hurt that Esa Tikkanen was one of my all time favourite players. I loved the short time he was a Canuck. It was funny how he always called Linden “Trevol”.
The boys are coming on. That second one really hurt.
I would venture a guess that the one team Finland always wants to beat is Russia.
Posted by: Stuminator
I would venture a guess that the one team Finland always wants to beat is Russia.
I always thought it would be the ‘Swedes.
Well 2021 is off to a roaring start. Can we just flip the calendar to 2022 already?
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