Huh? I am not against retaining. The Flames owner is. You and I are not GM's so arguing with you is pointless. This is as simple as you were wrong about the value of Markstrom as there is a very legitimate chance he is going to be a Devil in the coming weeks. Face reality man, if he is traded there the cost is going to hurt (Seravalli said Holtz is part of the offer, and rumors are it will probably include a protected 1st too). But regardless Markstrom is an elite goalie and if he is traded there you are going to love him. I will be cheering for the Devils out of the Metro too

I take this as Detroit.

Yes, some people who are connected and generally post on CalgaryPuck (or whatever) have said that a trade would have happened today but both teams have games today and Vladar can't be activated from IR until tomorrow. They siad Fitz called back and reengaged last night or something.

I am going off posts on HF boards as I do not use Calgary Puck since the majority of users are cancer to deal with. But I do know that there are some people quite connected there.

Again I have yet to be shown any legitimate source mentioning holtz AND a 1st being offered by NJD.

Interesting. Very different vibe on this side.

Devils have outdoor game Saturday that is taking up a lot of the attention here. Otherwise, after a number of GMs have done media appearances talking about their goalies, I feel as if speculation has moved on to Nashville, Anaheim, etc.

Dream on. Replace Holtz with Mercer, add the 1st, remove the retention on Markstrom and you'll be getting warm.

Keep him, we're fine

Take a look at the forums recommended above that CGY fans are using as sources.

They are expecting the largest return in history of NHL…essentially claiming Fitzy came back begging, groveling with blank check in hand. Mercer plus two 1sts seem to be assumed…it’s just a question of how many other pieces. No retention.

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Yep Fitzy watched 3 fantastic games from daws and decided he now, more than ever needs to trade for a goalie

Yeah just like Timo talk. I dint care about that at all. I'm just now at the run what ya got, don't give up the farm, figure out in off season. Instead it feels like something is setting up to happen.

Sounds like Fitzy is desperate, Conway has him right where he wants him. It was all part of the master plan.



I don’t think that Sharks fans were *this* far from what we were thinking. I guess we’re the delusional ones.

Yep, that absolute goalie duel from Rittich and Daws means that clearly NJD and LAK need to get in a bidding war for jacob Markstrom

Seems like expert source, forum user Sec214 has all the scoop. (I couldn't see all of his posts because that weird ass website wanted me to give my full Name, location, and social media to register, wild ****)

It’s just down to which package does Conroy want?

A) Byfield, Clarke, 1st, 1st, 2nd
B) Mercer, Nemec, 1st, 1st, 2nd

And Dave from twitter…insider

SMH

Here's one I'd like to lose

Don't forget Jarvis, Nikishin,1st,1st,2nd

Lose to Conroy. Because window closing, clock ticking, or something.

No let LA win it!
I think we're good but Marky buys us another round in if at all. Is that the play here, don't like if it is. Poi ts are slipping g and yeah we're in it but limping to get in with the young squad feels like it's just not enough. The experience is important but needing a Holtz contract & depth will be important when we are humming into later rounds in the future.
I trust Fitz, just seems too rushed all of a sudden.

They say it’s done deal. Mercer, Casey, multiple picks confirmed. And more.

Hanifin included is something I just read

Mercer
Holtz
Casey
Vanecek
2024 1st
2025 1st
2024 3rd

For Markstrom/Hanifin
No retention

I'm not a fan of this...even in jest

Same sources said blockbuster will be announced 1 hour after games end.