Speculation: Ben Bishop

[Unbiased Fan]

Leafs aren't targeting Demko

So they are going to run Campbell and Woll?

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Oh that’s way too much for Bishop. Maybe just an Anderson for Bishop swap? (Imo that’s actually a step backwards in net for Toronto)

Imo Andersen>15th overall but that’s my opinion

 

[glenbuis]

Ummmm no. I'm sure Seattle would pick bishop in a heart beat

Why would they want an older high paid goalie . Seattle would have no interest in such expensive options

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So they are going to run Campbell and Woll?

No they are either keeping Freddy or bringing in another established goalie

 

[FinnLightning26]

Sucks to see his injury woes continue. When Bish is on he's one of the best in the league.

 

[Colt55]

Why would they want an older high paid goalie . Seattle would have no interest in such expensive options

5 million for a good goalie isn't over paid. Price at 10 million bobrosky at 10 million thats over paid 4.9 thats just 500k over allen and allen is a back up. I'm sorry but you are wrong

 

[Accelleratii]

I just need those responsible for the season preview fantasy rankings to finally stop putting an oft-injured, average goalie with a size advantage as the #1 goalie to draft. It's a JOKE. Bishop is so overrated.

 

[Cor]

If the Leafs can move Freddy, I wouldn't be opposed to offering Johnsson for Bishop, and run with Bishop/Campbell in net. Might want Dallas to retain a bit.

 

[SomeDude]

I feel like regardless of what happens Dallas rides a Bishop/Khudobin tandem next year and Oettenger gets another season in the minors. Worry about it next off season

That would require Khudobin not wanting to explore options as a UFA which I have a hard time believing he won't get more lucrative offers with a better chance to be a more full-time starter.

 

[glenbuis]

5 million for a good goalie isn't over paid. Price at 10 million bobrosky at 10 million thats over paid 4.9 thats just 500k over allen and allen is a back up. I'm sorry but you are wrong

I’ve read Seattle will be taking guys like bishop , van riemsdyk , okposo, Neal , etc . Seattle are not gonna be taking on high priced contracts . They’ll be looking for guys like Demko , Lindgren in nets . The only way there taking 5 million dollar contracts on if there attached to firsts at the very least .

 

[Rabid Ranger]

That would require Khudobin not wanting to explore options as a UFA which I have a hard time believing he won't get more lucrative offers with a better chance to be a more full-time starter.

Then let him go. He's older than Bishop and is a career backup.

 

[DFC]

Keep him in bubble wrap and only bring him out for the biggest games. Success.

 

[kb]

Age and injury. That's why he probably isn't a team's favorite asset to trade for at the moment, but I wouldn't necessarily call him an anchor...all depends on how desperate a team is for a goalie to win right now.

Looking at you, Toronto.

Toronto has no interest in Bishop. They would keep Andersen first.

 

[JKG33]

That would require Khudobin not wanting to explore options as a UFA which I have a hard time believing he won't get more lucrative offers with a better chance to be a more full-time starter.

I had no idea he was a UFA, definitely thought he had 1 more year left.

It'll be interesting to see where he ends up then

 

[axlrose87]

Ummmm no. I'm sure Seattle would pick bishop in a heart beat

Much like the goalie market is flooded now, it will always be. Seattle can do a heck of a lot better than Bishop. Vegas was given a 2nd round pick to take fleury. Seattle will need even more to take a 35 year old bishop.

 

[Fig]

Bishop to Calgary will not work. It's rumored ownership was involved in vetoing trades for him once and he was traded to LA once because Treliving/Burke couldn't contact ownership to approve of a deal within the short deadline imposed by Tampa. He refused to listen to a UFA offer from Calgary before signing in Dallas because his chain had been jerked so many times by the org.

 

[Colt55]

I’ve read Seattle will be taking guys like bishop , van riemsdyk , okposo, Neal , etc . Seattle are not gonna be taking on high priced contracts . They’ll be looking for guys like Demko , Lindgren in nets . The only way there taking 5 million dollar contracts on if there attached to firsts at the very least .

You don't think that demko will be traded before vancover loses him?

 

[glenbuis]

No doubt they will so than the acquiring team will be bumping another goalie down to be exposed . Seattle will have 30 options for selecting 3 goalies . Bishop is old with to much of an injury history making to much money . But good luck . I hope your right . I just don’t see Seattle doing it .

 

[DarthProbert]

Who needs a goalie who gets hurt when he's needed most? Who could use that extra LTIR cap space at the trade deadline? Toronto seems like a fit.

 

[ElPrimeTime]

With talk of a compacted season and plenty of back to backs, I can see the Stars keeping both next year. It seems to work well with teams with the Rask/Halak, type deal to get them to the dance.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Toronto has no interest in Bishop. They would keep Andersen first.

Didn't realize I was interacting with THE GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What an honor to meet you.

 

[kb]

Didn't realize I was interacting with THE GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What an honor to meet you.

I didn't realize that other team's posters were so knowledgeable about what the Leafs will do.

One thing they won't do is take on 3 years of a goalie who is nearly 34 with a flat cap and makes the same as Andersen, especially when Rielly is coming due in 2 years.

The smart posters will understand this.

 

[Perennial]

Bishop is still fairly hard to move with M-NTC 10 team list. I still think Bishop is the better goalie but you always run the goalie that is hot, especially in the playoffs. They could probably get a pretty solid return for Bishop but him becoming available floods the market even more.

Who wants to ride the bench?

I can't imagine he wouldn't be willing to go to any team where he'll be the starter...

 

[Unbiased Fan]

No they are either keeping Freddy or bringing in another established goalie

Freddy is gone

 

[Perennial]

Khudobin is a UFA at the end of the season, whereas Bishop is signed for 3 more years...