The Calgary Flames have been active in the trade market all season, and last night was no exception as they dealt defenseman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars. However, recent reports indicate that the team has no plans to part ways with one of their key players.
Despite speculation that goaltender Jacob Markstrom could be on the trading block, NHL insider David Pagnotta has revealed that the Flames intend to keep him for the remainder of the season. This decision comes as a surprise to many, considering Markstrom still has two years left on his contract after this season.
Markstrom's performance this season has been solid, with a 2.54 goals-against-average and a .914 save percentage. Despite the Flames' struggles, Markstrom has been a consistent presence in net. It remains to be seen if the team will stick to their decision regarding the netminder as the trade deadline approaches.
