Fulton44*
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Definitely down the list of top priorities for the Flyers this summer but I really think they need to upgrade the back up goaltender position. Ray Emery is pretty much done, just no lateral movement there anymore. With Steve Mason showing to have some injury issues from time to time I think its important that Hextall brings in a really good backup who can carry the load for short periods of time if need be and hold their own. I'm just going to throw a few options out there and am interested to see others thoughts on this.
Trade Market:
Robin Lehner
On the surface he'd be a real nice addition. He is young and has starters upside and could potentially be a starter down the road. Underneath the surface there are some concerns. He hadn't played this season from February on due to concussion issues. His cap hit is 2.25 million for the next two years and he is owed 3 million in 2016-2017 which is kind of high for a backup. Lastly, while the Senators will likely trade him I could see someone like Edmonton or Buffalo who is desperate to upgrade their goalie position give up a 2nd round pick and possibly something on top of that and I don't know if I'd want to give more than a 3rd for Lehner.
James Reimer
I like Reimer and think hes a better goalie than his numbers indicate playing behind an absolute dumpster fire of a team in recent years. That being said, again youd be taking on a high cap hit for a backup at 2.3 million and have to give up assets as well to trade for him. He's also a UFA next summer.
Other
Not sure what other options might be out there besides the two names listed above but I'd be interested to see if anyone has nay other ideas.
UFA Market:
It's a pretty thin market as of right now in terms of even quality backup goalies and some of them coul even re-sign before July 1st. I would rank the best options for the Flyers as follows:
Jhonas Enroth
Michal Neuvirth
Viktor Fast
Thomas Greiss
I guess if you are goin to consider option the last place to take a look at is internally with Rob Zep and potentially bringing Ray Emery back. My own personal opinion is that neither one is the answer.
Trade Market:
Robin Lehner
On the surface he'd be a real nice addition. He is young and has starters upside and could potentially be a starter down the road. Underneath the surface there are some concerns. He hadn't played this season from February on due to concussion issues. His cap hit is 2.25 million for the next two years and he is owed 3 million in 2016-2017 which is kind of high for a backup. Lastly, while the Senators will likely trade him I could see someone like Edmonton or Buffalo who is desperate to upgrade their goalie position give up a 2nd round pick and possibly something on top of that and I don't know if I'd want to give more than a 3rd for Lehner.
James Reimer
I like Reimer and think hes a better goalie than his numbers indicate playing behind an absolute dumpster fire of a team in recent years. That being said, again youd be taking on a high cap hit for a backup at 2.3 million and have to give up assets as well to trade for him. He's also a UFA next summer.
Other
Not sure what other options might be out there besides the two names listed above but I'd be interested to see if anyone has nay other ideas.
UFA Market:
It's a pretty thin market as of right now in terms of even quality backup goalies and some of them coul even re-sign before July 1st. I would rank the best options for the Flyers as follows:
Jhonas Enroth
Michal Neuvirth
Viktor Fast
Thomas Greiss
I guess if you are goin to consider option the last place to take a look at is internally with Rob Zep and potentially bringing Ray Emery back. My own personal opinion is that neither one is the answer.
