Fans believe Markstrom may have made final start with Flames

If this is it, it’s been an impressive run from Jacob Markstrom as the number-one goalie for the Calgary Flames.

The 34-year-old made what most believe will be his final start of the season last night in a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Flames have just one game remaining, which Dustin Wolf seems likely to get the nod in.

Markstrom, who signed a six-year, $36 million deal with the Flames during the 2020 offseason, has had some highs and lows in Calgary but has undoubtedly lived up to the contract he signed. He has helped stabilize the crease since joining the organization, serving as their best starting goaltender since Miikka Kiprusoff.

With the Flames in somewhat of a rebuilding stage, many believe Markstrom will be traded this offseason. There was plenty of speculation that he would be moved ahead of the deadline, though a supposed deal with the New Jersey Devils never came to fruition. With rumours still swirling about a potential move in the summer, however, many fans are speculating that last night may have been his final start as a Flame.

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yup- need another top 1st rd pick, thanks Marky for your service, but you need a decent chance to win a cup, wont happen here, its Wolfs net now.

— Dee Knight (@DeeKnig67666008) April 17, 2024

I think the Flames will trade him in the off season. So yes!

— Car Culhane (@cculhane96) April 17, 2024

This very well could be Markstrom’s last start as a Flame#Flames

— C of Red Hub 🔥 (@cofredhub) April 16, 2024

Potentially Markstrom’s last start in red, white and gold?

(Before transitioning to red, white and black)?

— Flammenwerfer 🔥 🔫 (@SlapshotShibe) April 16, 2024

Was this Jacob Markstrom’s last start as a Calgary Flame?

I’ll say yes

— Noah Adler (@realnoahadler99) April 17, 2024

I think so, and when it’s all said and done…

Markstrom has been a great goalie for us.

— PapaMitch 🔥 Flames fan (@_PapaMitch) April 17, 2024

Is tonight Jacob Markstrom’s final start for the #Flames

— e – Matchsticks & Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) April 16, 2024

Markstrom being traded feels like a given. Mangiapane is probably gone, too.

Klapka and one of Solovyov/Okhotiuk probably start in the minors. Depending on how the numbers game plays out, Wolf might be, too. https://t.co/vK9cv3Nlr5

— Mike Gould (@miketgould) April 17, 2024

If Markstrom is indeed traded, it will open up a spot for Dustin Wolf to be an NHL regular for the entirety of the 2024-25 season. That may result in him working in a duo with Dan Vladar, who has one year remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $2.2 million.

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