Confirmed with Link: Anderson re-signed (3 yrs, $4.2 AAV)

[YouGotAStuGoing]

https://twitter.com/Senators/status/503901464763592704

BREAKING: The #Sens have agreed to terms with goaltender Craig Anderson on a three-year contract extension. #Andy

@Senators 2m
The average annual value of #Sens @CraigAnderson41's three-year contract extension is $4.2 million ($4.75M, $4.75M, $3.1M). #MoreBeastmode

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[Real Smart Sens Fan]

Wow. Caphit will be a big factor in whether I like this deal or not. Under 4mil and I'm thrilled.

 

[LuckyPierre]

Awesome. Solid tandem for years to come.

 

[SixthSens]

A little higher than I hoped, but I can live with it.

@Senators 2m
The average annual value of #Sens @CraigAnderson41's three-year contract extension is $4.2 million ($4.75M, $4.75M, $3.1M). #MoreBeastmode

 

[Anca18]

4.2M cap hit...4.75M first two years and 3.1M in the third year. Not overly pleased or upset by this, it can't hurt too much if it's a 1A/1B scenario...

 

[Real Smart Sens Fan]

Great deal

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

Before Lehner fans get upset, from what I hear, Anderson likes it here and is very understanding of the fact that the future is Lehner.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Great news: he's still a good goalie who has great streaks and he still has a lot he can teach Lehner

Very pleased with this

 

[Engineer]

Solid signing. I'm happy with this.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

I'm still stunned at how quickly the pro-Lehner side of the fanbase wants Andy out of the equation. He's been arguably the Sens' most reliable goaltender ever. $4.2 is decent value for him and keeps our goalie situation solid.

 

[Indrew]

He's my favourite. I am very happy he will be here for three more years. The defense just needs to keep Chris Kreider away from him.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Neat.

 

[Smash88]

Yeah pretty good deal.

 

[Fandlauer]

Needed to be done. Lehner is the future but isn't quite there yet. Solid signing.

 

[Amadeus]

He's my favourite. I am very happy he will be here for three more years. The defense just needs to keep Chris Kreider away from him.

or Phil Kessel.

Anyway, an okay deal for Senators. Anderson is injury prone but without him the Sens don't have a shot at the playoffs.

 

[McManked]

I still think it's one year too many, but am happy that the organization realizes it's stupid to put their entire faith into one of these guys.

 

[Tuna99]

Good signing, once Lehner proves he's NHL and NHL Playoff ready they can flip Andy to a contender.

Probs only get a 4th rounder for him, but all in all a great signing and a good thing for the club. All our vets want to stay an this sends the right message.

Murray didn't get Heater done until the afternoon of game 1 of the season - I think he takes Ryan to the limit and they get something done before puck drop. Still lot's of time

 

[Knave]

Jesus, after Alfredsson and Spezza this organization is giving up term and money.

Not that I seriously dislike anything they've done. It's a fair deal and Anderson has some security.

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

As expected, the Pro-Lehner crowd on Twitter are losing their minds. Did they miss the fact that he was ALSO extended?

Do they not get that Lehner likes Anderson and appreciates having him around as a mentor?

What is wrong with having two solid goalies?

 

[Benjamin]

Awesome. We got the goaltending depth down for the next 4 years. Anderson-Lehner is a great duo.

 

[SixthSens]

As expected, the Pro-Lehner crowd on Twitter are losing their minds. Did they miss the fact that he was ALSO extended?

Do they not get that Lehner likes Anderson and appreciates having him around as a mentor?

What is wrong with having two solid goalies?

They're not used to having any solid goalies?

 

[sens613]

After almost 2 decades of goaltending being a question mark it is nice to see some depth and stability at the position. Personally would of liked 2 year deal but am OK with the third year just not thrilled

 

[Lehner]

I dont like it at all, but Im much higher on Lehner then most I guess. Would of been fine with letting him walk after this season and signing a veteran back up in the off-season.

Lehner will be better then Anderson by then end of this season. You can quote me on that.

 

[exv91]

I'm a Lehner fan and I like this deal. It doesn't hurt one bit to have two solid Gs, not to mention it's good motivation for both of them to stay on their games knowing a solid replacement is always right behind. I lost faith in Anderson at the beginning of last year, but I like the way he came back as the season progressed.

 

[BonkTastic]

Needed to be done. Lehner is the future but isn't quite there yet. Solid signing.

Precisely this.

Lehner is the long-term guy, but you insulate him and protect him until he PROVES he's the undisputed #1 who can handle 65+ games at an elite pace at the NHL level.

This let's Lehner earn the job over time, rather than just getting it handed to him. I can't remember the last time a team was worried about having a 1A/1B situation in nets with two legitimately good goalies.

Contract is maybe half a mil more than I might have liked otherwise, but this is the new NHL. Just because we're spending $55mil/ year, doesn't mean the rest of the league will.