Well.
Just to be devil's advocate here.

You could sign Markstrom to 5.5 x 5.
Have a good goalie locked up and bring along MDP.
Flip Demko for a 1st when the free agency frenzy dies down or when injuries occur throughout the year.
- dbot

I think Demko is the guy with a higher ceiling, is younger, and you'll likely be able to get him on an extension in the 3.5 x 3 (Similar to Jarry) range. Hate to give that up

Friedman 1hr ago...

"I heard last night it was really cold.... everything can change with one phone call." Elliotte Friedman on Oliver Ekman-Larsson

I think Demko is the guy with a higher ceiling, is younger, and you'll likely be able to get him on an extension in the 3.5 x 3 (Similar to Jarry) range. Hate to give that up
- TheGame316

Ditto.

Friedman 1hr ago...

"I heard last night it was really cold.... everything can change with one phone call." Elliotte Friedman on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Pacificgem

“Move along now, nothing to see here....”

Doubt anything happens on this in the next 100 minutes remaining in Ep/OEL’s deadline for a trade or stay decision.

I think Demko is the guy with a higher ceiling, is younger, and you'll likely be able to get him on an extension in the 3.5 x 3 (Similar to Jarry) range. Hate to give that up
- TheGame316

i cant remember which guy in teh twitterverse brought it up but noted vancovuer has had the luxury of getting crazy value out of marky/demko contracts (sub $5m total) and was wondering how much will be allocated to the position going forward

i cant remember which guy in teh twitterverse brought it up but noted vancovuer has had the luxury of getting crazy value out of marky/demko contracts (sub $5m total) and was wondering how much will be allocated to the position going forward
- johnnykarate

I kinda hate the concept of tying up a bunch of $ in goaltending (Luongo, Price, Bobrovksy, etc).

I'd be happy for them to go with Demko and Greiss/Holtby, whomever is cheaper.

Friedman 1hr ago...

"I heard last night it was really cold.... everything can change with one phone call." Elliotte Friedman on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Pacificgem

Happy Friday and free agent frenzy day everyone

Friedman 1hr ago...

"I heard last night it was really cold.... everything can change with one phone call." Elliotte Friedman on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Pacificgem

Markstrom being back in Van is definitely contingent on whether an OEL move to Van being possible. While having both is great, long term it will handcuff the future sightings.

At this point I don’t see either in Vancouver.

I kinda hate the concept of tying up a bunch of $ in goaltending (Luongo, Price, Bobrovksy, etc).

I'd be happy for them to go with Demko and Greiss/Holtby, whomever is cheaper.
- dbot

Only reason I suggest [email protected], is that if you can get Vegas to throw in a 1st, then use that 1st to dump LE/Sutter (6 Million, 4.6 Million), etc, it's like you'd have Fleury for (negative $$)

Happy Friday and free agent frenzy day everyone
- Codes1087

It could get gory.

Only reason I suggest [email protected], is that if you can get Vegas to throw in a 1st, then use that 1st to dump LE/Sutter (6 Million, 4.6 Million), etc, it's like you'd have Fleury for (negative $$)
- TheGame316

Vegas just shipped out Paul Stastny to the Jets. leverage slipping?

Happy Friday and free agent frenzy day everyone
- Codes1087

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Markstrom being back in Van is definitely contingent on whether an OEL move to Van being possible. While having both is great, long term it will handcuff the future sightings.

At this point I don’t see either in Vancouver.
- thundachunk

I think they just need to sign a backup goaltender and move along into next season.

It could get gory.
- Marwood

There is not enough hate in here yet.

Vegas just shipped out Paul Stastny to the Jets. leverage slipping?
- SlightlyOffside

For sure.
I don't know if that MAF ++ deal was ever really a thing tbh.

There is not enough hate in here yet.
- thundachunk

Vegas just shipped out Paul Stastny to the Jets. leverage slipping?
- SlightlyOffside

Somewhat – but if they want AP, they need to clear out more money. Plus, this strange goalie controversy that they've brought on themselves needs to be sorted.

.@irfgaffar on Markstrom: At some point something has to give. I'm of the belief that as soon as 9:01am comes tomorrow - Calgary will call Jacob Markstrom. They could go 6 years and $6 million a year.

Matt Larkin The Hockey News

So hear me out. Assumption is a Stastny trade clears space for Vegas to pursue Pietrangelo.

But defense is not Vegas' area of need. It needs a No. 1 center.

What if Vegas were to pursue…Mr. Steven Stamkos?

Vegas just shipped out Paul Stastny to the Jets. leverage slipping?
- SlightlyOffside

Ya, Things aren't as dire in Vegas anymore. I still don't think they want 12 Million in goaltending, or the distraction (not from Fleury per say, but the drama involved in the position now)

The Jets did a terrible job not getting anything from Vegas in exchange for taking on all 6.5 Million. Rookie move by Chevy there. Stastny isn't anything special

I think they just need to sign a backup goaltender and move along into next season.
- Pacificgem

I agree.

Demko needs to be a number one. Markstrom long term means means he is out at some point. I would also bet if he did sign for long term it would be contingent on him being locked up to avoid being picked up by Seattle. Which would f@&k us big time.

There is not enough hate in here yet.
- thundachunk

Twitter

“People applauding Benning for being careful with the cap now is one of the richest things I've seen in a while. 😂 "He's done a great job of staying in the corner he's painted himself in" 👏 #Canucks”

Matt Larkin The Hockey News

So hear me out. Assumption is a Stastny trade clears space for Vegas to pursue Pietrangelo.

But defense is not Vegas' area of need. It needs a No. 1 center.

What if Vegas were to pursue…Mr. Steven Stamkos?


- Pacificgem

Problem is now they are 3 Million UNDER cap but they still need to have 3 roster players signed to fill the lineup. They still don't have any real space

Matt Larkin The Hockey News

So hear me out. Assumption is a Stastny trade clears space for Vegas to pursue Pietrangelo.

But defense is not Vegas' area of need. It needs a No. 1 center.

What if Vegas were to pursue…Mr. Steven Stamkos?


- Pacificgem

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