Another goalie off the market: Flames want to keep Markström

The Minnesota Wild wasted no time in revealing their intentions for the end of the season.

The team will not be trading Marc-André Fleury, and will try to qualify for the playoffs with the Quebecer.

That means one less goaltender on the market:

The Wild make a decision that could have an impact on the goaltending market → https://t.co/vIP6dgIJRr

– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) February 28, 2024

Fleury’s name was circulating a lot in trade rumors, much like Jacob Markström’s in Calgary.

In fact, the Flames were on the verge of concluding a deal with the Devils for the veteran’s services, but it fell through.

Apparently, management in Calgary has changed its mind… Because the latest news is that the Flames want to keep their goalie after all, to send a message to the rest of the club:

Further to this, the Devils tried to circle back but the #Flames are telling people they now plan on keeping Markstrom for the rest of this season. https://t.co/EmSllPjmk2

– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 29, 2024

You know what I mean…

But all this has and will have an impact on the goalie market between now and March 8.

Even better?

All of this could help make a deal involving Jake Allen a success, because he automatically becomes one of the best goalies available.

Frank Seravalli (Daily Faceoff) talked about the Habs goalie in a recent segment. In the informer’s eyes, Allen is the type of goalie who could bounce back to another club… And Seravalli also says that if a goalie is traded within the next week in the NHL, it could well be him:

“If there is a Goalie to move…the best bet would be (Jake) Allen.” @frank_seravalli discusses the Goaltending Trade Market ahead of the deadline. @tyleryaremchuk

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– Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) February 29, 2024

We can’t yet call it a miracle because nothing is set in stone, but it’s good news for the Habs and Kent Hughes.

Habs management likes Jake Allen, and it’s true that he’s a good veteran in the sense that he’s already gone all the way with the Blues, but we all know the circumstances surrounding the goaltending situation in Montreal since the start of the season.

What I mean is… Jake Allen has to go because things aren’t working out with the Habs.

We haven’t been saying that since yesterday, after all… And maybe Kent Hughes really could get lucky.

In gusto

– He’s doing well.

“I try not to project too much into the future”
-Anthony Manthahttps://t.co/RF6e7cCWGI

– RDS (@RDSca) February 29, 2024

– Zach Fucale looks like he’s having fun. I’m happy for him!

True playoff words from Zach @Fucale31 #GagarinCup pic.twitter.com/FYLk6RUvlJ

– KHL (@khl_eng) February 29, 2024

– 45 players who could change address :

With Chris Tanev traded, #Flames can focus their undivided attention on Noah Hanifin now – because it’s not going to be easy.

Seven new names populate a fresh Trade Targets board.

Details: https://t.co/Gl4ubKSNM1 pic.twitter.com/tfjH0dBnun

– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 29, 2024