Player Discussion Andrew Hammond (Signed as Free Agent, 2019)

[Dingo44]

Former BGSU goalie trains for next NHL chance in northwest Ohio

Former BGSU goalie trains for next NHL chance in northwest Ohio

MARK MONROE
The Blade
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As a young Canadian goaltender aspiring to reach the highest level of hockey, Andrew Hammond could have never envisioned how northwest Ohio would play such a crucial role in his journey.

Hammond credits his time as the No. 1 goaltender at Bowling Green State University for helping him reach the NHL. The 31-year-old, who resides in Monclova Township, has appeared in 56 NHL games for the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche.

The former Falcon, who still trains in Northwest Ohio during the offseason, appeared in 119 games at BGSU over four seasons (2009-13).

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[old kummelweck]

Plugging the hole in the AHL with UPL out?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I think this gets my vote for most underrated signing of the summer.

 

[Montag DP]

I'm confused. Didn't this happen a month ago?

 

[Chainshot]

Confirmed with Link: - Sabres sign Goalie Andrew Hammond to 1 yr/700k deal

 

[Dingo44]

I'm confused. Didn't this happen a month ago?

It did. We didn't have a player discussion thread for Hammond and I needed somewhere to post the article.

 

[Tsujimoto]

Hammond's new mask for the season.

 

[Dex]

Do we have a picture of his Rochester mask? Methinks that Sabres themed mask will not fly in Rochester.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Do we have a picture of his Rochester mask? Methinks that Sabres themed mask will not fly in Rochester.

Maybe he’s confident in a career resurgence

 

[Not Sure]

What happened, I thought he was supposed to be the next Hasek a few years ago? Isnt he the guy that made Lehner expendable in Ottawa?

Edit: just checked his stats, why was he available? I mean he had an unsustainable 1.79 gaa and .941 sv% in his rookie year but hes been a pretty reliable .930 type goalie outside 6 games with an atrocious Ottawa team in 2016-17. I didnt even notice this when it happened, might be the most underrated move of the year so far.

 

[old kummelweck]

wrong thread