Stanley Cup Playoffs: 3 players that have earned a big payday
By Jasmine Yen
2. Jacob Markstrom
Jacob Markstrom had a great regular season with the Vancouver Canucks but then went down with a knee injury in February. If anyone thought that the injury would affect his future play, that was quickly taken care of with his playoff performance.
In 14 playoff games, he had an 8-6 record, a .919 save percentage, and one shutout. His job was not easy as he played against the Minnesota Wild, the St. Louis Blues, and Vegas Golden Knights. It was a tall order and he delivered in a big way.
He’s coming off a three-year deal at 3.6 million dollars a season and will be looking for a raise. At 30 years old, this is his best chance and he has done everything in his power to put himself in the best negotiating situation.
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In his last three seasons with the Canucks, he has proven that he is a number one starter in the NHL. This season he got to play in his first-ever playoffs and put up the performance of a lifetime, bringing the Canucks farther than everyone expected.
He faced an average of 35 shots a game, the most among NHL playoff goalies who played at least 10 games. He has answered every question thrown his way and will be looking to collect a nice, juicy paycheck.