Two off-seasons ago, the Calgary Flames went out and signed Jacob Markstrom to a hefty free agent contract worth $36 million over six seasons. It was a big gamble, one that might’ve made folks nervous after he had an uneven first season.
But after a sensational 2021-22 campaign, it’s hard to argue that the signing wasn’t a prudent one, as Markstrom has finally brought back stability – and dare we say excellence – to the Flames’ crease.
The past
A product of Gälve, Sweden, Markstrom was a beast as a junior-aged netminder. He posted a .