Was hoping for more than a goalie turning 35 this season with a .905 save percentage
Substantial_Trip_226
I get the team needed to make a move for a goalie, and I sure hope I am wrong, but I don’t think Markstrom is the answer
bozoclownputer
Hell yeah
sapphires_and_snark
Thread about to be flooded with reasonable takes
cody-has93
I like it idc. We can use him as a short term bridge while other young guys in our pipeline develop and we can see what the goalie market looks like in 2 or 3 years.
Locking down ullmark or saros for like 5 to 8 years is just as risky imo.
snootchie_bootch
Not the ideal solution to our problem, but it’s definitely a step up over what we had. Run Markstrom/Allen for next year and reassess then. Maybe one of the young kids is set to go, or maybe re-sign Allen, or maybe look for another 1B.
If our contention window is open, we need to capitalize and start making progress with it.
rxs126
For my money, its was Ullmark over Markstrom. Gotta see what the details are for though. Either way, its a clear upgrade for us, and if it didnt cost us TOO much then it should give us flexibility to keep making moves.
MountainBaker8217
I am holding off on reacting until I know who we gave up.
randy_theastonishing
It’s so hard not to be cynical
Kornja81
I like it. Best option available without giving up the most. Hopefully Daws or Schmid are better in 2 years (if not involved in this deal)
RealisticGarlic7779
Appararently we did not give up the 10 OA pick
StoicCivil
Interesting that Novo posted this on nj.com 5 hours ago…
Looks like only 2025 1st and Bahl. I don’t mind it.. I liked Bahl but he’s got the body of a hulk and the physicality of a cabbage patch kid.
Satanic_Doge
Not my first choice, but still an upgrade. Saaros isn’t getting dealt and Ullmark might not be either.
Now the question is: how much did we pay for this?
EDIT: I was high on Bahl and still am, but I’m open to be proven wrong. We kept Holtz and all of our current prospects.
NJDevils1
Don’t mind the trade one bit seeing what we gave up. I like Bahl but he’s far from irreplaceable.
Grimmer026
Should’ve just re-signed kahkonen. We now have a 35 year old starter and a 34 year old back. I don’t see how this makes us better. I’m a fan of Calgary too as they are the Canadian team I root for. I’ve watched enough flames games to know that we will 100% regret this. Markstrom would’ve lost his job 2 seasons ago if Wolfe was ready.
voxangelikus
How old was Crawford when we signed him? A year or two older? Because I was excited for that and he got one injury and immediately decided to retire.
thedirewolff21
Not a terrible trade tho Bahl has more potential than hes shown. Wish him all the best tho. Lets make sure that 25 first is a late one. Welcome aboard Marky
ilovemyar15
Damn. Fitz is REALLY betting on this team having a major bounce back. If we pick ~22nd or over it’s a good deal, but if we give up something like the 13th pick that is a major yikes.
Also shout out to Kevin Bahl. Its been fun big fella
TheNightRain68
Pick is top 10 protected apparently
powatwain
Don’t love it, but don’t hate it
If Markstrom plays well, and the team plays up to what they’re supposed to, it’s a late 1st
I like Bahl, but didn’t take the steps I thought he would last year
Treed225
Calgary retaining 31% makes it even better
AfroDevil30
The only downside is he is on the backend of his career. But he is a major upgrade & can possibly help develop a younger goalie before he retires.
It’s not a long term solution but we want to win NOW. The rebuild is over.
Drunkenaviator
Looks like Bahl’s Out after all…
RunningM8
People in this sub acting all somehow disappointed after supposedly watching last season. SMH.
SeaAlgea
This is a fucking AWESOME trade. Y’all should be pumped
sanbaba
Woooowwww. Sucks to give up Bahl, but 31% retained for hopefully a shitty 1st, I think I can live with this. Let’s all pray for Marky’s hips and groin! 🙏🙏🙏
ApplauseButOnlyABit
This is a good deal.
Anonycron
I don’t hate this move. But this is a stopgap solution in net (dude is 35) and we got smaller and weaker on D.
Have to go out and address the latter now, and start thinking about the former.
NcKm89
Very happy with it. Thats a totally fine price to give up for a potential #1. Obviously Saros would have been more inspiring but this one is still a very fine deal.
SnooHamsters8997
Goalie check…. Now let’s move the 10OA and G K. From the sharks for Brady T!!!!!!
-PoeticJustice-
I’ve been a Markstrom truther since the deadline, let’s gooooo. Not giving up much and the Flames retaining is just a full-on win. No more excuses, let’s see how we plug the few remaining holes in the roster and take a run at it all next year
TheJerkInPod6
I’m happy. This is a very good move. That might feel high but that’s what great goalies cost these days.
I asked before “is this a serious franchise or not?” I still need to see how the season plays out obviously, but moves like this make me think they’re serious about obtaining success. It’s gonna take a little more but between a proven coach that plays to our strengths and a superb goalie with a proven track record, we’re on the way.
I_can_vouch_for_that
Markstrom was the only reason Calgary was in a lot of the games last year. This is a good pickup for Jersey.
Blaaamo
Do you see the goalie not named Bob that’s in the finals??
Do you all see the « stud/superstar » goalies that aren’t?
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[Dreger](https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1803462578573611161) – Kevin Bahl and the 2025 1st
The pick is top 10 protected. Flames retain 31% cap.
If Markstrom is what we’re hoping him to be, that 1st rounder might as well be a 2nd.
Can’t wait to go through another goalie search in 2 years.
https://preview.redd.it/kw4lahz9yj7d1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56dd393d1e893fd138a8728fdef25dcb9a4892f9
My body is ready for goaltending.
Not my first choice but better than what we had
We’re gonna be the 2022 Devils again
Was hoping for more than a goalie turning 35 this season with a .905 save percentage
I get the team needed to make a move for a goalie, and I sure hope I am wrong, but I don’t think Markstrom is the answer
Hell yeah
Thread about to be flooded with reasonable takes
I like it idc. We can use him as a short term bridge while other young guys in our pipeline develop and we can see what the goalie market looks like in 2 or 3 years.
Locking down ullmark or saros for like 5 to 8 years is just as risky imo.
Not the ideal solution to our problem, but it’s definitely a step up over what we had. Run Markstrom/Allen for next year and reassess then. Maybe one of the young kids is set to go, or maybe re-sign Allen, or maybe look for another 1B.
If our contention window is open, we need to capitalize and start making progress with it.
For my money, its was Ullmark over Markstrom. Gotta see what the details are for though. Either way, its a clear upgrade for us, and if it didnt cost us TOO much then it should give us flexibility to keep making moves.
I am holding off on reacting until I know who we gave up.
It’s so hard not to be cynical
I like it. Best option available without giving up the most. Hopefully Daws or Schmid are better in 2 years (if not involved in this deal)
Appararently we did not give up the 10 OA pick
Interesting that Novo posted this on nj.com 5 hours ago…
[GM of Devils’ top goalie target bothered by trade rumors: ‘I don’t think it’s fair’](https://www.nj.com/devils/2024/06/gm-of-devils-top-goalie-target-bothered-by-trade-rumors-i-dont-think-its-fair.html?outputType=amp)
Dreger: [Markstrom to the Devils. In return Calgary gets 23 year old Dman Kevin Bahl and a 1st round pick in 2025](https://x.com/darrendreger/status/1803462578573611161?t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw)
Looks like only 2025 1st and Bahl. I don’t mind it.. I liked Bahl but he’s got the body of a hulk and the physicality of a cabbage patch kid.
Not my first choice, but still an upgrade. Saaros isn’t getting dealt and Ullmark might not be either.
Now the question is: how much did we pay for this?
EDIT: I was high on Bahl and still am, but I’m open to be proven wrong. We kept Holtz and all of our current prospects.
Don’t mind the trade one bit seeing what we gave up. I like Bahl but he’s far from irreplaceable.
Should’ve just re-signed kahkonen. We now have a 35 year old starter and a 34 year old back. I don’t see how this makes us better. I’m a fan of Calgary too as they are the Canadian team I root for. I’ve watched enough flames games to know that we will 100% regret this. Markstrom would’ve lost his job 2 seasons ago if Wolfe was ready.
How old was Crawford when we signed him? A year or two older? Because I was excited for that and he got one injury and immediately decided to retire.
Not a terrible trade tho Bahl has more potential than hes shown. Wish him all the best tho. Lets make sure that 25 first is a late one. Welcome aboard Marky
Damn. Fitz is REALLY betting on this team having a major bounce back. If we pick ~22nd or over it’s a good deal, but if we give up something like the 13th pick that is a major yikes.
Also shout out to Kevin Bahl. Its been fun big fella
Pick is top 10 protected apparently
Don’t love it, but don’t hate it
If Markstrom plays well, and the team plays up to what they’re supposed to, it’s a late 1st
I like Bahl, but didn’t take the steps I thought he would last year
Calgary retaining 31% makes it even better
The only downside is he is on the backend of his career. But he is a major upgrade & can possibly help develop a younger goalie before he retires.
It’s not a long term solution but we want to win NOW. The rebuild is over.
Looks like Bahl’s Out after all…
People in this sub acting all somehow disappointed after supposedly watching last season. SMH.
This is a fucking AWESOME trade. Y’all should be pumped
Woooowwww. Sucks to give up Bahl, but 31% retained for hopefully a shitty 1st, I think I can live with this. Let’s all pray for Marky’s hips and groin! 🙏🙏🙏
This is a good deal.
I don’t hate this move. But this is a stopgap solution in net (dude is 35) and we got smaller and weaker on D.
Have to go out and address the latter now, and start thinking about the former.
Very happy with it. Thats a totally fine price to give up for a potential #1. Obviously Saros would have been more inspiring but this one is still a very fine deal.
Goalie check…. Now let’s move the 10OA and G K. From the sharks for Brady T!!!!!!
I’ve been a Markstrom truther since the deadline, let’s gooooo. Not giving up much and the Flames retaining is just a full-on win. No more excuses, let’s see how we plug the few remaining holes in the roster and take a run at it all next year
I’m happy. This is a very good move. That might feel high but that’s what great goalies cost these days.
I asked before “is this a serious franchise or not?” I still need to see how the season plays out obviously, but moves like this make me think they’re serious about obtaining success. It’s gonna take a little more but between a proven coach that plays to our strengths and a superb goalie with a proven track record, we’re on the way.
Markstrom was the only reason Calgary was in a lot of the games last year. This is a good pickup for Jersey.
Do you see the goalie not named Bob that’s in the finals??
Do you all see the « stud/superstar » goalies that aren’t?