Honey Badger still looked good though. Zibby and Silfy are sick players in the making.
Bishop wins! Tampa wins the trade!
That's how this works, right?
This summer's goalie market is going to be very interesting. There will be Luongo, Ryan Miller, Jonathan Bernier and whichever of Niklas Backstrom, Mike Smith, Jimmy Howard and Ray Emery remain unsigned. Nashville prospect Magnus Hellberg is also getting attention. When I asked Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman about acquiring Ben Bishop instead of waiting to see what potential options were open, he replied: "You said the key words -- 'potential options.'"
That's what Yzerman and Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray had in common with this deal -- they wanted to be out front. ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun reported that Yzerman asked the Kings about Bernier, but here's betting the price was super steep. Ottawa initially beat Tampa to Bishop when St. Louis Blues traded him in 2012. Ottawa needed immediate offensive help and it's believed the only other NHL-ready player offered was Ryan Jones of the Edmonton Oilers. Cory Conacher is a better scorer.
16. Quote of the Week I: At the end of our conversation last week, I asked Yzerman if there was anything missed in our conversation. He replied: "You didn't ask me what I ate for breakfast."
As long as he's not asked to carry the puck into the offensive zone, he's good. Otherwise he just gets knocked on his ass.
He's now 2 and 3 with a 2.82 GAA and .923...
What do you think he's end up after these next 8 games?
He's now 2 and 3 with a 2.82 GAA and .923...
What do you think he's end up after these next 8 games?
Please, someone explain HOW THE HELL THIS GUY STILL HAVE A FRIGGING JOB!!?!?Frantz Jean factor
He stays north of .915, probably cruise close to it though considering the roster now. We lost some possession up front but the return of Hedman should help a lot.
He's at .917 & a 2.99 GGA. He's plays so good at times and then lets in a softie every other game. I don't know if he's the guy...
He's at .917 & a 2.99 GGA. He's plays so good at times and then lets in a softie every other game. I don't know if he's the guy...
Everybody saw it coming
I remember when a large portion of the league and almost all Sens fans (TSN, I'm looking at you) were laughing at what a steal that trade was for Ottawa.
Bishop really needs to break out and be a 10-10-20 goalie this year or this whole thing is suspect
Bishop really needs to break out and be a 10-10-20 goalie this year or this whole thing is suspect
What exactly is a 10-10-20 goalie?