The Calgary Flames landed coveted goaltender Jacob Markstrom when the NHL’s unrestricted free agency opened on Friday with a six-year contract worth $ 36 million
Markstrom backed Vancouver in the second round of the playoffs, but was injured in that series against the Vegas Golden Knights
Markstrom, six-foot-six, 206 pounds, posted a playoff GAA of 285 and a save percentage of 919
Cam Talbot and David Rittich were Calgary’s duo last season, with Talbot getting the nod as the playoff starter
Talbot, 33, went to the open market on Friday and signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Wild
His previous contract in Vancouver was $ 11 million over three years for an annual average of $ 3 million, according to CapFriendlycom
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World News – CA – Calgary Flames sign goalie Jacob Markstrom for a six year contract
