Speculation: Any interest in Robin Lehner if available?
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Husko
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Personally, I'd rather have Lehner than either of those two moving forward. Of course, that depends on the price.
Sabretip
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I'd bet money that Murray has his eyes on Lehner's situation and approaches his uncle about a trade for him if the Sens re-sign Hammond. Bryan has Anderson locked up and seems committed to keeping him as insurance while a younger guy is brought along. Hammond has obviously caught fire in Ottawa unlike what Lehner has done to date.
I have a feeling that Murray prefers to add a goalie in the same age group (22-25) as the core he's building around so they'd mature together rather than the alternative of signing an older free agent that is only a stopgap and short-term fix (which Niemi would be). Lehner, Jones, Markstrom and Raanta are all 25 or under - and all fit the size and situation (2nd stringers waiting for chance to start) that Murray said he's looking at. I also think a lot depends on whether or not Murray can sign O'Connor.
Given Neuvirth's parting shot at the deadline and that Murray hinted he wasn't in their future plans, I don't see a reunion being sought by either camp.
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Lehner+ Prince
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Hodgson@50% + 2015 NYI 2nd rd
None of the parts are in the future plans of their current teams.. Makes too much sense not to make trade.. Hodgson needs a change of scenery. He is NOT a bad player, just in a bad spot
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Hodgson@50% + 2015 NYI 2nd rd
None of the parts are in the future plans of their current teams.. Makes too much sense not to make trade.. Hodgson needs a change of scenery. He is NOT a bad player, just in a bad spot
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tsujimoto74
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I hope Murray would at least kick the tires there. Lehner's really young, he's had some great stretches in the NHL, and Murray is at less familiar with him. He's had a down year, so why not try to buy low on him and then maybe hedge our bets a bit by trying to sign a vet on a short term deal as well?
wheelklown
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I dont see Ottawa having any interest in Hodgson but if TM could pull it off I would love a swap around Hodgson & Lehner... Would give each player a fresh opportunity going forward.
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Lehner is garbage, simply put a trash can goalie who doesn't even get picked up for a spot start in fantasy because owners know what they are getting.
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tablets suck but in all seriousness. Lehner as a starter?well if this isn't a coherent argument then i don't know what is
You guys are out to lunch.
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I will tell you what. If you think Robin Lehner is a starter and worth going for rather than the most over qualified back up and future star in Cam Talbot I have no hope for any of you. Robin Lehner isn't just having a bad year. He is just bad. He's a career backup. I wouldn't give more than a 5th round pick, you might have to pay a 4th due to Ottawa's belief he has potential. I know it's laughable but he's nothing special.
You can hate on Fantasy all you want but playing it for the entire season on top of many years in a competitive league, head to head weekly I get a full scope on the day to day play of players. I notice trends which stats don't show like cold spells over how many games. I also have in depth stats per game. So I have insight and Lehner having a down year is laughable. The guy is a liability every time he's in net. Anyone can have flashes of a hot streak ie Martin Jones last year but then reality hits and you see the pile of cole they really are.
You can hate on Fantasy all you want but playing it for the entire season on top of many years in a competitive league, head to head weekly I get a full scope on the day to day play of players. I notice trends which stats don't show like cold spells over how many games. I also have in depth stats per game. So I have insight and Lehner having a down year is laughable. The guy is a liability every time he's in net. Anyone can have flashes of a hot streak ie Martin Jones last year but then reality hits and you see the pile of cole they really are.
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You lost me at future star Cam Talbot, couldn't bring myself to read anymore. Lehner could be worth taking a flier on but I wouldn't be giving up much of value to do it.
I don't think you understand how mutual the feeling is.
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I'd love to bring in lehner. He's still 23 calling him a career backup is just silly. I'd love to check in on kuemper too if they lock dubnyk down in Minny
Im not a fan of Lehner either. Every time I've watched him this year hes had big trouble with rebound control. Similar numbers to Lindback.
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Ok explain. You don't know who Cam Talbot is.
Tell me how a guy who plays a very limited amount of games because he's behind one of the best goalies in the league can come in and play like he belongs each and every night?
The guy posts a career 2.00 GAA
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Having the president trophy winning team in front of you might be a factor. Just guessing here.
Lehner: If he comes fairly cheap (late 2nd max), I'd go for it.
i want a proven, legit NHL starter...not another 'upside' filler.
overpay Niemi for 2 years and sign one of the 'upside' guys as a backup.
overpay Niemi for 2 years and sign one of the 'upside' guys as a backup.
CatsforReinhart
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pass on Lehner, Neimi, Enroth, Neuvrith ect... Lets get a real goalie in here. Draft one or trade for one, Anderson, Gibson, or even take a look at Bishop. I dont follow goalie prospects but I would look at Subban not sure Fucale will be a star but we dont need I proven 1A goalie next year so I think looking at some prospects and seeing if a team will part with them is worth a shot.
Also I can't see Murray passing on Vladar if he is around with NYI second.
Also I can't see Murray passing on Vladar if he is around with NYI second.
RoofIt5hole
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Hammond looks awfully sloppy. His technique is.. All over the place. I'm beginning to think this is just a hot streak and am doubting he'll keep this up. I'd much rather have Lehner
