Tribute Craig Anderson Appreciation Thread

[Karl Prime]

It was so nice having a goalie that actually stole games for us. So many times i remember shaking my head after a game wondering how we won that. Well it was Mr. Anderson. Hard to believe it was like a decade ago that he came over, played so well that he cost us Landeskog and landed us Jared. But after that he was often great for us. Looking forward to that well deserved appreciation night

Ottawa got Zibanejad in 2011 instead of Landeskog or Huberdeau the draft after Andy came over. Could you imagine if there was a Lafreniere/Byfield or Matthews/Laine or McDavid/Eichel that Ottawa could have had in 2011 though?

 

[thinkwild]

Ottawa got Zibanejad in 2011 instead of Landeskog or Huberdeau the draft after Andy came over. Could you imagine if there was a Lafreniere/Byfield or Matthews/Laine or McDavid/Eichel that Ottawa could have had in 2011 though?

Man is my memory ever getting bad, but right you are, it was Cowen instead of Hedman and that was before Anderson came. Oh well i still remember Anderson playing too well when we were trying to tank. I'll have to stop getting specific when trying to remember things that happened years ago

 

[dumbdick]

I remember wanting Andy way back when he was the panthers' backup. Even coming off a bad year in colorado, I was super stoked when we got him. And he didn't disappoint.

I swear he was gonna get the vezina back in 2012-13 if he just stayed healthy.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I still remember his outrageous first game with us against Toronto.

Anderson was mostly amazing for us and having things end like this is pretty sad.

 

[DrEasy]

He made us look much better than we were for many years. Best Sens goalie AINEC.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Great article by @ianmendes

Craig Anderson’s time in Ottawa comes to an end - TSN.ca

 

[Senovision]

In 10 seasons in Ottawa, Anderson is 202-168-46. He is the Senators' all-time leader for goalies in games (435), starts (422), wins (202) and save percentage (. 914) and is second in shutouts with 28, two behind Patrick Lalime.
Great job Craig Anderson! Thanks for all you did! Those are some nice numbers.

 

[Beville]

Brilliant person, brilliant career to be had especially with everything in his early days.

All being said, like others consistency wasn’t his strong point but on the whole he did a lot to stabilise our goaltending for a decade and you can’t complain with that given who we are.

I wonder will he put his feet up and enjoy the time with his family down south or will he look for a backup - I’m sure he’s still got a few games left in him.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

Really a great moment.

 

[NyQuil]

Really a great moment.

Also very classy from the Edmonton fans.

 

[SixthSens]

Loved having the stability that Andy provided us in net for the past 10 years (!), sure he could be inconsistent at times, but he had that ability to keep us in games we had no business being in. Will never forget all of the special moments that have been pointed out so far in this thread.

 

[OmniSens]

Thanks Andy! It was great to have you be our goalie for the last decade. Best wishes to you and your family moving on.

 

[Stuzchuk]

Im happy for him that he has another shot at the playoffs with Vanacek out with a groin injury and Samsonov apparently out with another COVID list... Go Andy

EDIT: apparently "around the NHL" has been renamed after him... MOD feel free to move this post

 

[Adrianopolous]

I remember watching a game in 2009 where he completely stonewalled us while he was playing for the Panthers.. I am going to try to find the game. He caught my eye ever since then.

Edit: Mar 31, 2009

Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers Box Score — March 31, 2009 | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[Senscore]

Atta boy Andy!

 

[playasRus]

Anderson won't be the reason Caps don't make it through. He's a solid veteran playoff tested G.

 

[Micklebot]

Happy to see him get the win. Hope he pulls of a few more.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Anytime the 3rd string goalie comes in and saves a game, it's an amazing feat.

Well done Andy, you deserve it!

 

[Senovision]

Nice win Craiger!

 

[SensFactor]

Andy going to win the cup for the Caps and rightly so.

 

[Tuna99]

Way to go Old Man. Looked good in that red last night.

This would be a sweet end to this hockey season if he can pull it off. Good luck

 

[Back in Black]

Nice to see him still playing.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

He's still got something in him! Looked better last night than he did the last 3 years in Ottawa!

 

[mianjo]

He is injured with a low body injury

 

[aragorn]

Last 4 teams standing:
1. Wash
2, Vegas
3. Tampa
4. Tor