Markstrom's demotion is a sign that Jose Theodore is fully healthy. There is no reason to roster the Swedish netminder in one-year leagues while he remains in the minors.
Markstrom figures to backup Clemmensen tonight but likely won't see any playing time in this stint.
Markstrom getting sent down means Scott Clemmensen is healthy enough to play. Despite playing well in his first stint this season, the rookie allowed five goals on 34 shots this Saturday. Expect him to get more seasoning and start close to every game in the AHL.
Markstrom has never faced the Lightning before.
Markstrom has never faced the Lightning before.
Markstrom should be worth a look as a spot starter so make sure to check the starting goalies page for both of these two games. The highly-touted netminder previously posted solid numbers with a 2.05 GAA and .944 SV%.
Markstrom dominated the NHL in his first stint with a 2.05 GAA and .944 SV%. He likely only serves as Theodore tonight but could get back between the pipes if Clemmensen remains out.
Markstrom performed well with a 2-2-1 record, 2.05 GAA and .944 SV% but needs regular playing time. Expect him to return and play should either of the veteran goalies get injured.
First career appearance against Chicago
Markstrom will face the Sabres for the first time in his career.
Markstrom gets his first career start against the Sens.
Markstrom will face the Habs for the first time in his career.
Markstrom will face the Habs for the first time in his career.
Markstrom will face the Habs for the first time in his career.
Markstrom would (obviously) be facing the Caps for the first time in his career.
Markstrom would (obviously) be facing the Caps for the first time in his career.
Markstrom clearly wants to grasp the starting goalie position sooner rather than later. Last season he finished with a 16-20-1 record over 37 games played, sporting a 2.98 GAA and .907 SV%. He played in one game last season with the Panthers, allowing two goals over 40 minutes. He remains one of the team's top prospects so keep him high up on your sleeper lists.
The team's top prospect will get his first real chance at the starting goalie job by backing up Jose Theodore. While he remains one of the premier goaltending prospects in hockey, the former 31st over pick struggled with injuries and inconsistency in the AHL last season. Should he prove himself at the NHL level, look for the younger Markstrom to supplant Theodore before the end of the season.
Markstrom is the Panthers' future in net, forcing the trades of Alexander Salak and Mark Cheverie from the organization. He should be the starting goalie for the team's AHL affiliate in San Antonio, receiving a calliup should one of the big club's veterans go down with an injury.
