Was hoping for more than a goalie turning 35 this season with a .905 save percentage
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.
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
Drunkenaviator
Looks like Bahl’s Out after all…
-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
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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
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.
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
Looks like Bahl’s Out after all…
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