Markov for next year

[Millhouse]

With the Subban/Weber trade, does Markov's value go up or down? Just curious how the Habs use him this season.

[Sulla]

Think he stays as he was - much like Subban not effecting Josi this is a straight swap of elite* d men and they'll take the ice time/role vacated by the other

*apparently not everyone agrees Weber is elite

[ericdaoust]

I'd bank on 40 and treat any extra points as a bonus.

[PenguinHunter]

I think he takes a step back this year.... he is getting up there in age.

[Eskimo Brother]

I'd bank on 40 and treat any extra points as a bonus.

I'm with this if he is healthy.

[SelkeSmooth]

big big "if" on Markov there. But I agree.

[RizzeeDizzee]

Although he's getting older, keep in mind his total number of games played is well less than most his age - a rare benefit of his lost time over his career due to injury. It's hard to gauge how he'll do this coming season, not just because of the Subban/Weber trade, but also because Markov was feast or famine pretty much all season - 18 points in 25 games through November, then 6 points in 25 games in December and January, then 20 points in his final 32 games.

Long story short, I think if he plays all 82 games, there's a better chance he finishes with 40+ points than fewer than 40, with virtually no chance of above 45 or below 35. In other words, a pretty safe pick but without the upside he once had in the past.

[BealestreetTyrant]

As others have said - he'll point often when healthy. He just might have a nice 2-3 year twilight if he can stay (healthy).

[Hollywood]

40 this year, 35 the next one. I'm assuming he plays 65-70 games/year.

[lucafen4]

Hard to argue with the masses, 40ish as well.