Jacob Markstrom

Ryan Miller’s injury provides opportunity for Canuck backups

[caption id="attachment_847" align="alignnone" width="2585"] Jacob Markstrom, picture here playing for Team Sweden, will finally get another chance to show off his ability at the NHL level. Image courtesy of Tricia Hall (flickr).[/caption] No matter your opinion on his play or his contract, it was unfortunate to see Canuck Ryan Miller go down with an injury. But the situation does provide a good opportunity for both Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom. One of the biggest knocks on Miller was that his contract limited the play time of the team’s two backup goalies. Lack appeared to be ready for the starter job…

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