86Viking Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 is there any link where Markstrom has gone on record saying he doesnt want to resign with the canucks? I for one, would prefer us move Lack in the nex month and use Markstrom as our backup. He is 2 years younger than lack, and seems to have played well in utica and Melanson has spent some time down their with him. I Doubt we resign miller, so When he is a ufa Markstrom would be the perfect age to take over as a no.1 he would be 27 i believe. 2 Years as the backup here would continue his development with Melanson and if he plays well he will get starts and could be our next #1. He has the size and skill. I like Lack but I would move him for something as he holds alot more value than Markstrom. Also I want to see this Luongo trade thru before jsut giving up on Markstrom, if he can become a solid goalie for us the trade will ahve benefited both teams. We brought miller in to maybe bridge the #1 position until markstrom was ready to take it. Hopefully we keep markstrom and hes the backup. Lack would help some teams that have an injury or have a brutal backup right now. Teams of interest might be: Dallas, Philly, Washington, Nashville and probably others I say lets give this guy a fair shot in the nhl before we get rid of him for a mid round pick or so so prospect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 In my books they are fairly even in value so who ever we can get the most for would be the one we should trade. I like both, LAck is more proven, but Marky probably has more upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Several teams could use some goal tending depth for a playoff run or need a goalie to fill in. These are my top 5 candidates to land a goalie (not suggesting we will) Phoenix - obviously Smith is showing his age. Lack/Markstrom would help make the future look brighter in that position. Washington - although they have Holtby, he has been a workhorse, where he played nearly 20+ straight starts, mainly because i don't think they trust Justin Peters. Either swede goalie would help reassure that position as a solid backup for a good playoff push for the Caps. Buffalo - they could pretty have help in all positions. Enroth/Neuvirth just don't look like they will be able to carry the load even between each other. Not sure if lack or markstrom really is an upgrade but that is always a possibility. Carolina - thats if Cam Ward is dealt, carolina will need to find a successor in that position, someone that can at least stop the bleeding until they are able to find a proper direction to go to. San Jose - with Niemi a potential UFA that may be parted with, San Jose will be looking to get younger in this position. Stalock looks like a good backup by not someone to take over the crease as a starter. Lack possibly? But how often do we want to see Lack in the West? Hurts enough to see Kesler in Anaheim as is. Lots of options for trades, just need to find the right fit and player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Several teams could use some goal tending depth for a playoff run or need a goalie to fill in. These are my top 5 candidates to land a goalie (not suggesting we will) Phoenix - obviously Smith is showing his age. Lack/Markstrom would help make the future look brighter in that position. Washington - although they have Holtby, he has been a workhorse, where he played nearly 20+ straight starts, mainly because i don't think they trust Justin Peters. Either swede goalie would help reassure that position as a solid backup for a good playoff push for the Caps. Buffalo - they could pretty have help in all positions. Enroth/Neuvirth just don't look like they will be able to carry the load even between each other. Not sure if lack or markstrom really is an upgrade but that is always a possibility. Carolina - thats if Cam Ward is dealt, carolina will need to find a successor in that position, someone that can at least stop the bleeding until they are able to find a proper direction to go to. San Jose - with Niemi a potential UFA that may be parted with, San Jose will be looking to get younger in this position. Stalock looks like a good backup by not someone to take over the crease as a starter. Lack possibly? But how often do we want to see Lack in the West? Hurts enough to see Kesler in Anaheim as is. Lots of options for trades, just need to find the right fit and player I dont mind seeing Lack all the time. Hes not even that good. Well, hes ok but not excellant. Keep Markstrom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 ^Suggest adding Philly & NYI to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 id say flyers, coyotes and canes need goalies the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Flyers always need a goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We could trade Joacim Eriksson to them. Former Flyers Draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We could trade Joacim Eriksson to them. Former Flyers Draft pick. im surprised people dont realize eriksson was promised starting time in utica, if we dont make a trade we will lose a good young goalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I posted, in part -I have a recollection-could be wrong-of Benning admitting Marstrom wasn't happy at the way he was snuck through waivers this past summer to which Canorth responded That sounded familiar, so I dug this up. -Vintage Canuck-, on 29 Sept 2014 - 09:44 AM, said: "I was surprised they put me on waivers but I am not pouting or feeling sorry for myself" - Markstrom "I'm excited to be in Utica, I'm going to work hard and the goal is to get back in the NHL" - Markstrom "Benning told me it was a tough choice he had to make, he did it, let's wait and see what happens" - Markstrom Thanks. I should know better than to trust recollection without looking it up and finding a source. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcawptur Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 im surprised people dont realize eriksson was promised starting time in utica, if we dont make a trade we will lose a good young goalie If we DO make a trade we lose a good young goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 markstrom to dallas for a 2nd erickson to phili for a 3 rd both can be backups cannata can come up for utica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 If we DO make a trade we lose a good young goalie. Whether we trade one or any of our goalies, we're going to lose one, but most likely two of the goalies currently under contract...I doubt that either Markstrom or Lack will pass through waivers next fall, so one of the two could very well be be lost to waivers unless the Canucks carry three goalies (which is unlikely) if one isn't dealt; my money is on Eriksson going back to Europe next season (and make more money than he would in the AHL). The goalie depth that we have now will inevitably be gone at the conclusion of this season, so if I'm JB, I'd be actively looking to get something back for either Lack or Markstrom before July 1st and go hard at signing Matt O'Connor and try to get Cannata to sign another one year extension. Moving Eriksson to no. 3 on the depth chart may be enough to entice him to sign a one year extension. Goalie depth at the pro ranks is going to disappear quickly for the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Not a great market for goalies. If Markstrom or Erickson for that matter have made it known they do not intend to resign then what's the point in playing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Almost forgot about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Almost forgot about him i wouldn't say that about one of our prospects bub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Markstrom’s Renewed Value Jacob Markstrom has really turned things around this year. The once-prized goaltending prospect was placed on waivers earlier this year, but after clearing he’s played so well the Vancouver Canucks could be considering him in their long-term plans. Talking to TSN Radio 1040, Canucks GM Jim Benning said the team will see what the market bears for the goaltender before making any decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=754246&navid=nhl:topheads After being selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round (No. 31) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Jacob Markstrom's North American adjustment had a microscope on it from the moment he left his native Sweden in 2010. Spending three and a half years bouncing between the Panthers and their American Hockey League affiliates in Rochester and San Antonio, Markstrom seemed unable to live up to the expectations the hockey world had for him. And then the trade happened. Getting sent to the Vancouver Canucks along with forward Shawn Matthias in exchange for goalie Roberto Luongo proved to be the spark the 25-year-old needed, and his first full season in the Canucks organization has been nothing short of impressive. Jacob Markstrom's 1.94 goals-against average and .932 save percentage with Utica rank second in the AHL so far this season. (Photo: Todd Reicher) "I felt really ready for this year," said Markstrom, whose 1.94 goals-against average and .932 save percentage with the Utica Comets rank second in the AHL entering the weekend. "Getting traded was a big eye-opener. You have to grab the bull by the horns and really work for it. You're trying to make a career of this. I feel really confident with where my game is right now." Markstrom began the season allowing one goal in his first four games, blanking the opposition in three straight games and posting a shutout streak of 238:08, 30 minutes shy of the AHL all-time record. "I think he's really matured. It would have been easy for him to wonder why or be upset when he came down," Comets coach Travis Green said. "I like the way his attitude has been since Day One. It's impressive. He's a guy you can talk to openly and honestly and know that he's going to take it the right way." The Comets are in the midst of a 180-degree turnaround from their inaugural season, and the goaltending they have received has played a large part in their current spot atop the AHL North Division. And for the first time in his five-season North American career, Markstrom has a countryman to share the crease with. Joacim Eriksson, in his second season with the Comets, is more than just another Swede in net. "We've known each other since we were kids so it's perfect to have a guy like [Markstrom] here," Eriksson said. "We talk a lot and we try to solve a lot of situations and try to make each other better. He's a great guy and a great goalie." Eriksson, 24, grew up just outside of Markstrom's hometown of Gavle, and the two competed against one each other in the Swedish youth ranks before playing together with Brynas for two seasons (2007-09). As a rookie in 2013-14, Eriksson shouldered most of the work for the Comets, going 24-24-2 record with a 2.61 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in 52 games; his five shutouts tied for third in the league. Now more familiar with the North American game, Eriksson is 14-7-4 with a 2.60 GAA and .908 save percentage in 27 games this season. Joacim Eriksson is 14-7-4 with a 2.60 GAA and .908 save percentage in 27 games this season. (Photo: Steven Christy) "I feel like it's easier now to play than it was last year in the beginning," Eriksson said. "It's a little bit different. I played a little bit more last year but I feel like this year is going pretty well. It's good to be with [Markstrom], to have a Swedish goalie here too." Making the transition from the European leagues to the AHL and eventually NHL comes with more than a language barrier or culture shock, as the game takes on a slightly different form when moving from country to country. The ice shrinks in North America which in turn alters all the angles, forcing a goaltender to change his positioning. And while the ice gets smaller, the schedule is gets bigger, going from 54 games in the Swedish Hockey League to 76 in the AHL and 82 in the NHL. Neither Eriksson nor Markstrom had played in a back-to-back until their moves to North America. A goalie tandem is a unique aspect of the sport. Like a forward or a defenseman, a roster spot is being fought for. But unlike a skater there is only one net to fill at the end of the day. "Everyone wants to play every game, and the guys who play every game want more minutes," Green said. "It's no different in goaltending. You want to play your best. You both want to push each other and you both want to play well. But you both also need to be happy for each other and root each other on." That cheerleader-type mentality is prevalent between the two Swedes, drawing back on years of playing against each other, for each other and with each other. "It makes every day a competitive day," Markstrom said. "We try to push each other and help each other out to help the team to win. It's a real comfort to have a Swede and also a friend you can talk to off the ice. Whether that's hockey stuff, technique stuff, you can always talk and bounce ideas. At the end of the day it's only one goalie who can play and that's the coach's decision." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Surprised nobody's bumped this yet. Congrats and good luck to Markstrom. I wonder if he gets the Buffalo game or if WD's going to ride Lack like a rented mule...? After that maybe the Leafs then maybe Columbus or the Avs? With all this salary sidelined...it would be interesting if we make a move picking up a bit of a cap dum in exchange for other assets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'd like for WD to at least give Markstrom a few games while he's up here, to see what he can do against NHL competition. Has he really made progress? Or is it just in the minors that he's doing well, and he isn't able to make the adjustments necessary for NHL success? The organization needs to find out. And doing this, would be the wise thing by WD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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