The Mantle Of Number 1

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Now, we all know how good Anderson can be and he seems like he's at the peak of his abilities and could have monster year next year behind healthy Methot and Karlsson and budding Wier/Ceci and potentially Cowen.

But, we've seen Hammond pull out a historic season and consecutively show his ability that people kept claiming he's for real, including some rival and other NHL scouts out there who believe so.

He didn't burn and die down, even after losing streaks he came back and lead us to playoffs until final game, first game he faltered second game he had a great one but wasn't terrific...

Nevertheless, do you think Hammond establishes himself as our number 1 next year ahead of Anderson?

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[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Forgot, poll... if a mod would be helpful enough to add one please and thank you.

 

[danishh]

no.

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[edguy]

No Andys our Starter hands down. Hammond will be a great back up though and gives us good security if Andy ever goes down

 

[Caeldan]

Added poll, it is the offseason after all.

But Anderson hands down is the #1.

 

[tony d]

Craig Anderson.

 

[operasen]

After January, all chicken comes from St Hubert for Anderson.

I think O'Connor is going to bring it in Binghamton and force the team back into a three headed goalie choice at Camp next year.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Unless Hammond becomes Tim Thomas 2.0, this is clearly Anderson's job. Of course stranger things have happened, and people thought the Bruins were nuts when they locked up Thomas to a multiyear deal.

 

[Boud]

Anderson easily IMO

 

[Sens Rule]

Unless Hammond becomes Tim Thomas 2.0, this is clearly Anderson's job. Of course stranger things have happened, and people thought the Bruins were nuts when they locked up Thomas to a multiyear deal.

It is Anderson unless Hammond is indeed full measure for that long streak. If Hammond is the goalie by year's end it is because he is amazing not because Anderson faltered... So I hope it is Hamburglar... But almost certainly it ends up being Anderson.

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Now, we all know how good Anderson can be and he seems like he's at the peak of his abilities and could have monster year next year behind healthy Methot and Karlsson and budding Wier/Ceci and potentially Cowen.

But, we've seen Hammond pull out a historic season and consecutively show his ability that people kept claiming he's for real, including some rival and other NHL scouts out there who believe so.

He didn't burn and die down, even after losing streaks he came back and lead us to playoffs until final game, first game he faltered second game he had a great one but wasn't terrific...

Nevertheless, do you think Hammond establishes himself as our number 1 next year ahead of Anderson?

Looking at hammond's stats i believe he did regress in the few weeks before the playoffs. Still good but he was getting worse

Last 11 games 5 games below 910 save percentage 4 below 900. Still he had a lot of good games but he wasnt as sensational as he was before.

Prior to his last 11 games he never had a game below 920(unless you count the appearance where he got shelled after coming into the game

 

[aragorn]

Where is the option for O`Connor, weirder things have happened? But since Anderson is signed for another 3 yrs one would have to think it's Anderson at least for another yr or so.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Neither.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

This poll is too close to call.

 

[Back in Black]

This poll is too close to call.

I just voted, then looked at the results and laughed....

 

[Xamar*]

If it becomes Hammond we're probably in trouble

 

[SlapJack]

Hammond had a great run, but he's not THAT good. He'll be a good backup, nothing more.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Hammond had a great run, but he's not THAT good. He'll be a good backup, nothing more.

Hammond had a historic, record breaking run. Not a great run.

If it becomes Hammond we're probably in trouble

I am not saying in terms of Anderson fumbling but Hammond stealing the job/outperforming.

 

[Sens Rule]

Looking at hammond's stats i believe he did regress in the few weeks before the playoffs. Still good but he was getting worse

Last 11 games 5 games below 910 save percentage 4 below 900. Still he had a lot of good games but he wasnt as sensational as he was before.

Prior to his last 11 games he never had a game below 920(unless you count the appearance where he got shelled after coming into the game

I liked his last 11 games almost more from determining his future as a backup here because he still won. He let in 2 goals in the first and won. He got injured and wasn't 100% and he played and won. He struggled some game but played a strong third and won.

Winning when you don't have your A game showed a lot to me. Showed me he is strong mentally and pressure, or being behind or letting in some bad goals doesn't break him. He mentally is strong. I bet he handles next year fine and wins more games then he loses. He probably never plays like he did at the start of the streak again... At least not for an entire month. But he can play in the NHL and never beat himself and even with his B or C stuff can still win. I think he will be a great backup.

 

[SlapJack]

Hammond had a historic, record breaking run. Not a great run.

So he's the next Patrick Lalime? Anderson is still #1.

 

[Sens Rule]

So he's the next Patrick Lalime? Anderson is still #1.

Lalime was a fine goalie.

 

[Othello*]

Andy will probably be out 15+ games due to injury

 

[Beville]

If Hammond becomes number 1, we've got a serious problem...

Hammond to me, is almost certainly going to be a one-hit wonder... However, I could end up eating my words (probably unlikely though).

 

[BonkTastic]

One of the more lopsided HFSens polls this calendar year.

Anderson, and the concensus seems to be "AINEC"

 

[ATdaisuki]

andy is dandy