The only option is to send Markstrom down and he will be picked up on waiver.
- Yeti1181

No - it's not the only option.

No - it's not the only option.
- LeftCoaster

Meant to say other option I edited it.

Very good potential, packaging him with say a Hansen would bring a better return...maybe?
- LeftCoaster

Who knows, but as others have mentioned you can't get much for a goalie these days. If that's the case then I would believe a GM could pick up a competent goalie for nothing so why fret about developing one?

The only option is to send Markstrom down and he will be picked up on waiver.
Edit: other option.
- Yeti1181

Holy (frank), if that happened what would the Luongo trade look like (as if it wasn't bad enough already)?

Who knows, but as others have mentioned you can't get much for a goalie these days. If that's the case then I would believe a GM could pick up a competent goalie for nothing so why fret about developing one?
- bloatedmosquito

Goaltenders/players are worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them. A team like Winnipeg who doesn't really have anything coming up in terms of goaltending and currently isn't thrilled with their goaltending could make a pitch for him and let him share the load with what's his name (Pavelec).

Holy (frank), if that happened what would the Luongo trade look like (as if it wasn't bad enough already)?
- bloatedmosquito

Well you could caray three goalies but honestly thats pretty bad too. I can see someone taking a chance with him but it's going to to be a 3 rd, or 4th round coming back.

No - it's not the only option.
- LeftCoaster

If Markstrom has little to no value you gotta look at moving Lack or holding onto all 3 until injuries hit other teams. Leafs want to move Reimer as well.

Nucker, I noticed you indicated that two of the pool team's players have all been put back into free agency. I think this gives the rest of the teams who are not picking in the first fiver a great disadvantage. i.e. Crosby is available, as is Bergeron, as is Vanek, Pk Subban and so forth and that is unfair to the others - and there are at least 5-10 TOP talents available, who will obviously be scooped up by those who finished in the bottom 10.

Any thoughts on this? I just want to make sure we're all playing on a level field

Disclaimer: yes, I know I'm being a bit of a wienerhead since I finished in the higher tier

Edit: sorry Nucker, I know you've got enough sh*t to deal with

He hasn't completely earns a full time job yet (Lack), that's how it works with goaltenders, look at Lehner in Ottawa. Rarely does a young goaltender get the number one spot without a bit of a apprenticeship, 41 games doesn't quite cut it IMO.
- LeftCoaster

i don't disagree, just don't see why someone said they'd get rid of him because of the very reason you just said

Goaltenders/players are worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them. A team like Winnipeg who doesn't really have anything coming up in terms of goaltending and currently isn't thrilled with their goaltending could make a pitch for him and let him share the load with what's his name.
- LeftCoaster

I thought the Hutchinson guy is supposed to have high potential?

If Markstrom has little to no value you gotta look at moving Lack or holding onto all 3 until injuries hit other teams. Leafs want to move Reimer as well.
- Nucker101

Yeah and they aren't going to get much for him either.

If Markstrom has little to no value you gotta look at moving Lack or holding onto all 3 until injuries hit other teams. Leafs want to move Reimer as well.
- Nucker101

I would really play the wait and see game. The NHL is a fluid business, things change quickly. If Winnipeg would give the Canucks a 2nd round pick and Lowry I'd be more than happy.

Holy (frank), if that happened what would the Luongo trade look like (as if it wasn't bad enough already)?
- bloatedmosquito

But that's just Benning cleaning up Gillis's mess.

I thought the Hutchinson guy is supposed to have high potential?
- Yeti1181

I was thinking in terms of the immediate future, as in now or next year.

i don't disagree, just don't see why someone said they'd get rid of him because of the very reason you just said
- numbear

Who said they would get rid of him?

Nucker, I noticed you indicated that two of the pool team's players have all been put back into free agency. I think this gives the rest of the teams who are not picking in the first fiver a great disadvantage. i.e. Crosby is available and that is unfair to the others - and there are at least 5-10 TOP talents available, who will obviously be scooped up by those who finished in the bottom 10.

Any thoughts on this? I just want to make sure we're all playing on a level field
- Zogg

I do not know where I pick in the draft

So, if I'm in the top 5, I disagree with him. But if I have a late pick, then I totally agree with this message.

i don't disagree, just don't see why someone said they'd get rid of him because of the very reason you just said
- numbear

Asset mangement, why give Markstrom away for nothing when you feel (guessing) that he can be what Lack is with proper coaching? Not to mention he's two years younger. Get back assets whenever you can.

I do not know where I pick in the draft

So, if I'm in the top 5, I disagree with him. But if I have a late pick, then I totally agree with this message.
- kneughter

Who said they would get rid of him?
- bloatedmosquito

you did a couple pages ago

If Markstrom has little to no value you gotta look at moving Lack or holding onto all 3 until injuries hit other teams. Leafs want to move Reimer as well.
- Nucker101

We're hooped either way. Risk losing Markstrom for nothing on waivers or try trading him for next to nothing. Goaltenders seem to be trading for pennies on the dollar right now and unproven goalies that have to clear waivers are worth even less.

Lack's value might be higher, but I'd be amazed if even he was able to fetch us more than a mid round pick and/or prospect. One way or another our goaltending situation is going to (frank) us again.

He, Gillis, needed foresight not hindsight. He was afraid to move Schneider, no balls, poor decision...end of story. For me anyways. Gillis signs a guy to a 12 year deal then won't move a kid everyone is drooling over???

Good GM's will replenish when the opportunity presents itself is all I'm saying.
- LeftCoaster

Gillis in a nutshell

you did a couple pages ago
- numbear

No I didn't. Please quote.

I think Lack is as good as gone.
- bloatedmosquito

I was thinking in terms of the immediate future, as in now or next year.
- LeftCoaster

Oh. Well if that's case they probably going to go for a solid proven number 1.

I do not know where I pick in the draft

So, if I'm in the top 5, I disagree with him. But if I have a late pick, then I totally agree with this message.
- kneughter